What are the schools like in Ridley Park, PA?

Ridley Park is served primarily by Ridley SD. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Ridley Park?

The median household income in Ridley Park, PA is $90,842 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Ridley Park, PA?

Ridley Park has an average high temperature of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.1 inches.

Ridley Park, PA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Ridley Park, PA affordable or expensive?

Ridley Park's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridley Park is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $251,900 and the median rent is $1,293 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ridley Park, PA?

Ridley Park has a violent crime rate of 97.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 625.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridley Park, PA a Good Place to Live?

Ridley Park is a small town of 7,152 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $90,842 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Ridley Park stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ridley Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ridley Park 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: 103.5

Ridley Park's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ridley Park costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Ridley Park, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$251,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,293	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,842	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ridley Park's violent crime rate is 97.2 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.2 /100k

Property Crime

625.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ridley Park is served primarily by Ridley SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ridley Park, PA	National Avg
School District	Ridley SD	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridley Park sees average highs of 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 23.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ridley Park, PA
Average High — January	41.3°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	23.1"

Demographics

Metric	Ridley Park, PA	National Avg
Population	7,152	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	17.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Ridley Park

Ridley Park, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19078

Ridley Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridley Park, PA affordable or expensive?

Ridley Park's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Ridley Park roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $251,900 and median rent is $1,293/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridley Park, PA?

Ridley Park's violent crime rate is 97.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 625.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridley Park?

Public schools in Ridley Park are operated by Ridley SD. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ridley Park, PA a good place to live?

Ridley Park, PA has a population of 7,152, a median household income of $90,842, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Ridley Park?

Ridley Park averages 41.3°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 23.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridley Park?

Ridley Park, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19078.

What is the population of Ridley Park?

The population of Ridley Park, Pennsylvania is 7,152 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridley Park?

Key numbers for living in Ridley Park: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $251,900, median household income $90,842, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridley Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.