Ridge Spring is a small town of 720 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $37,969
and a 1.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ridge Spring stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ridge Spring is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ridge Spring 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: 92.9
Ridge Spring's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ridge Spring costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ridge Spring, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$635
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$37,969
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ridge Spring's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents
— 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
175.8 /100k
Property Crime
776.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ridge Spring is served primarily by Aiken 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ridge Spring, SC
National Avg
School District
Aiken 01
—
Elementary Schools
21
—
Middle Schools
11
—
High Schools
9
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ridge Spring sees average highs of 54.7°F in January
and 90.5°F in July,
with 48.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Ridge Spring's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ridge Spring roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,300 and median rent is $635/month.
Ridge Spring's violent crime rate is 175.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 776.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ridge Spring are operated by Aiken 01.
The district has 21 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 32.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ridge Spring, SC has a population of 720, a median household income of $37,969, and an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
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.
Ridge Spring averages 54.7°F in January and 90.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.4 inches
with about 1.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ridge Spring, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29129.
The population of Ridge Spring, South Carolina is 720 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ridge Spring: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $68,300, median household income $37,969, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridge Spring side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
