Ridgeville is a small town of 1,548 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $52,864
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is
4% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ridgeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ridgeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All 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: 95.7
Ridgeville's overall cost of living index is 95.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ridgeville costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ridgeville, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,203
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$52,864
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ridgeville's violent crime rate is 204.5 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
204.5 /100k
Property Crime
1410.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ridgeville is served primarily by Dept Of Correction N04.
Metric
Ridgeville, SC
National Avg
School District
Dept Of Correction N04
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
12
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
66.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ridgeville sees average highs of 58.2°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 50.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Ridgeville's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ridgeville roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,400 and median rent is $1,203/month.
Ridgeville's violent crime rate is 204.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1410.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ridgeville are operated by Dept Of Correction N04.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 12 high schools.
5.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ridgeville, SC has a population of 1,548, a median household income of $52,864, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ridgeville averages 58.2°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.8 inches
with about 0.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ridgeville, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29472.
The population of Ridgeville, South Carolina is 1,548 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ridgeville: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $161,400, median household income $52,864, crime index 59 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.