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North Ridgeville is a small city of 35,481 in Ohio, with a median household income of $89,466
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
North Ridgeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether North Ridgeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All North Ridgeville 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: 94.5
North Ridgeville's overall cost of living index is 94.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in North Ridgeville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
North Ridgeville, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$232,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$996
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$89,466
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
North Ridgeville's violent crime rate is 40.6 per 100,000 residents
— 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
40.6 /100k
Property Crime
392.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
North Ridgeville is served primarily by North Ridgeville City.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
North Ridgeville, OH
National Avg
School District
North Ridgeville City
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.3:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
North Ridgeville sees average highs of 36.3°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 43.6 inches of snow per year.
North Ridgeville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes North Ridgeville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $232,200 and median rent is $996/month.
North Ridgeville's violent crime rate is 40.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 392.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in North Ridgeville are operated by North Ridgeville City.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.3:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
North Ridgeville, OH has a population of 35,481, a median household income of $89,466, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
North Ridgeville averages 36.3°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 43.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
North Ridgeville, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44039.
The population of North Ridgeville, Ohio is 35,481 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in North Ridgeville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $232,200, median household income $89,466, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare North Ridgeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
