What are the schools like in Ripon, CA?

Ripon is served primarily by Ripon Unified. The district operates 5 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 21.9:1.

What is the median household income in Ripon?

The median household income in Ripon, CA is $115,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Ripon, CA?

Ripon has an average high temperature of 57.0°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.1 inches.

Ripon, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ripon, CA affordable or expensive?

Ripon's cost of living index is 107, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ripon is 7% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $627,900 and the median rent is $1,728 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ripon, CA?

Ripon has a violent crime rate of 168.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 865.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ripon, CA a Good Place to Live?

Ripon is a small city of 16,092 in California, with a median household income of $115,583 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 107 (US average = 100), which is 7% above the national average.

Strengths: Ripon stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Ripon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ripon city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 107.4

Ripon's overall cost of living index is 107.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ripon costs roughly 7% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ripon, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$627,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,728	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$115,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ripon's violent crime rate is 168.2 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

168.2 /100k

Property Crime

865.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Ripon is served primarily by Ripon Unified. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ripon, CA	National Avg
School District	Ripon Unified	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	21.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ripon sees average highs of 57.0°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 13.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ripon, CA
Average High — January	57.0°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	13.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ripon, CA	National Avg
Population	16,092	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	78.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.8%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	15.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ripon

Ripon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

95366

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ripon, CA affordable or expensive?

Ripon's cost of living index is 107, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ripon roughly 7% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $627,900 and median rent is $1,728/month.

What is the crime rate in Ripon, CA?

Ripon's violent crime rate is 168.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 865.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ripon?

Public schools in Ripon are operated by Ripon Unified. The district has 5 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.9:1. 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ripon, CA a good place to live?

Ripon, CA has a population of 16,092, a median household income of $115,583, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Ripon?

Ripon averages 57.0°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ripon?

Ripon, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 95366.

What is the population of Ripon?

The population of Ripon, California is 16,092 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ripon?

Key numbers for living in Ripon: cost of living index 107 (100 = US average), median home $627,900, median household income $115,583, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ripon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.