What are the schools like in Ridgeland, SC?

Ridgeland is served primarily by Jasper 01. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.5:1.

What is the median household income in Ridgeland?

The median household income in Ridgeland, SC is $55,729 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Ridgeland, SC?

Ridgeland has an average high temperature of 60.3°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Ridgeland, SC affordable or expensive?

Ridgeland's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ridgeland is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $206,300 and the median rent is $665 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Ridgeland, SC?

Ridgeland has a violent crime rate of 426.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2452.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ridgeland, SC a Good Place to Live?

Ridgeland is a small town of 3,737 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $55,729 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Ridgeland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Ridgeland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Ridgeland 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: 95.7

Ridgeland's overall cost of living index is 95.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ridgeland costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ridgeland, SC	National Avg
Median Home Value	$206,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$665	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,729	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Ridgeland's violent crime rate is 426.6 per 100,000 residents — 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

426.6 /100k

Property Crime

2452.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ridgeland is served primarily by Jasper 01. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ridgeland, SC	National Avg
School District	Jasper 01	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ridgeland sees average highs of 60.3°F in January and 91.8°F in July, with 52.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Ridgeland, SC
Average High — January	60.3°F
Average High — July	91.8°F
Annual Precipitation	52.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Ridgeland, SC	National Avg
Population	3,737	—
Median Age	36.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	39.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	47.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Laurel Bay, SC 8 mi Coosawhatchie, SC 8 mi Seabrook, SC 11 mi Gillisonville, SC 11 mi Burton, SC 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Ridgeland

Ridgeland, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

29936 29909

Ridgeland vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ridgeland, SC affordable or expensive?

Ridgeland's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ridgeland roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $206,300 and median rent is $665/month.

What is the crime rate in Ridgeland, SC?

Ridgeland's violent crime rate is 426.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2452.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ridgeland?

Public schools in Ridgeland are operated by Jasper 01. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 12.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ridgeland, SC a good place to live?

Ridgeland, SC has a population of 3,737, a median household income of $55,729, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. 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 Ridgeland?

Ridgeland averages 60.3°F in January and 91.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ridgeland?

Ridgeland, SC is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 29936, 29909.

What is the population of Ridgeland?

The population of Ridgeland, South Carolina is 3,737 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ridgeland?

Key numbers for living in Ridgeland: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $206,300, median household income $55,729, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgeland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.