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Ridgway, PA


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Ridgway, Pennsylvania

Ridgway, Pennsylvania, in Elk county, is 85 miles SE of Erie, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 94 miles NE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town has a population of 4,591.

The People and Families of Ridgway

In Ridgway, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgway had a median family income of $45,224.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Ridgway residents, with $200. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ridgway Housing

In Ridgway, 71% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. You're likely to find a number of older homes if you drive around the town -- the mean age of housing units is fairly high here. And yes, you can rent a place in Ridgway without breaking the bank.

Commuting

In Ridgway, 91% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the town is a bit easier than around other towns of its size.

High Points

Ridgway strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 2%trophyRidgway Short Commute Times
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 16%Ridgway Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Ridgway, PA

Comparing Ridgway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population76
Senior Citizens76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Well-Paid Single Men76
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults77
Median Family Income77

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use64
Walking and Biking to Work55
Working at Home45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing57
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime22
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