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Ridgeley, WV


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Ridgeley, West Virginia

Ridgeley, West Virginia, in Mineral county, is 74 miles W of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 85 miles SE of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The town is considered part of the Cumberland metropolitan area. Ridgeley has a population of 762.

The People and Families of Ridgeley

In Ridgeley, about 51% of adults are married. One thing visitors notice about Ridgeley is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids. A relatively large number of people in the town live by themselves. Ridgeley is known for its large population of single adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ridgeley had a median family income of $36,042.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ridgeley ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

The streets of Ridgeley are considered safe by both national and state standards.

Ridgeley Housing

About 65% of housing units in Ridgeley are owner-occupied. Much of the housing in the town has been around for years.

Commuting

In Ridgeley, 90% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work is generally easier in Ridgeley than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyRidgeley Low Property Crime
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Ridgeley Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Ridgeley Low Violent Crime
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Ridgeley Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Ridgeley Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Ridgeley, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens75
Racial Diversity67
Well-Paid Single Men47
Age of the Population42
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size48
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better47
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty37
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times99
Working at Home67
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes108
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Rents63
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime109
Low Violent Crime108
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