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Ridgetop, TN


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Ridgetop, Tennessee

Ridgetop, Tennessee, in Robertson county, is 15 miles N of Nashville, Tennessee. The city is located in the Nashville metropolitan area. Ridgetop has a population of 1,083.

The People and Families of Ridgetop

In Ridgetop, about 63% of adults are married. Lots of Ridgetop people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.

You'll notice more men than women in Ridgetop compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgetop had a median family income of $57,589. People in Ridgetop generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Ridgetop than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Ridgetop, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Ridgetop.

Ridgetop Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Ridgetop. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Ridgetop, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 7%Ridgetop Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 10%Ridgetop Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ridgetop People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Ridgetop Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 13%Ridgetop Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 18%Ridgetop College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Ridgetop, TN

Comparing Ridgetop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men810
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity64
Senior Citizens54
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty910
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work89
Public Transportation Use55
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built86
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
People Living Alone21
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime69
Low Property Crime57
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