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Ridgeway, VA


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Ridgeway, Virginia

Ridgeway, Virginia, in Henry county, is 35 miles N of Greensboro, North Carolina (center to center) and 88 miles NW of Raleigh, North Carolina. The town has a population of 775.

The People and Families of Ridgeway

In Ridgeway, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgeway had a median family income of $39,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ridgeway ($700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ridgeway Housing

About 85% of housing units in Ridgeway are owner-occupied. Housing in the town tends to be newer construction. Homeowners in Ridgeway benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Virginia.

Commuting

In Ridgeway, 97% of commuters drive to work. You'll want a car to get around in the town. Or at least you'll find that a great majority of people here drive everywhere.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ridgeway Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 14%Ridgeway Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Ridgeway Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Ridgeway, VA

Comparing Ridgeway to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Virginia (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity97
Well-Paid Single Women98
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Men66
Senior Citizens33
Children Under 5 Years Old34
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married69
Average Household Size69

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better67
People Above Poverty57
Median Family Income55
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times66
Working at Home21
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes89
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone86
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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