Ridgetop is a small town of 2,376 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $66,964
and a 5.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 97 (US average = 100), which is
3% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ridgetop stands out for solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Ridgetop is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ridgetop 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: 97.4
Ridgetop's overall cost of living index is 97.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ridgetop costs roughly 3% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ridgetop, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$274,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,248
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$66,964
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ridgetop's violent crime rate is 260.4 per 100,000 residents
— 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
260.4 /100k
Property Crime
758.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ridgetop is served primarily by Robertson County.
Metric
Ridgetop, TN
National Avg
School District
Robertson County
—
Elementary Schools
11
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ridgetop sees average highs of 44.1°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 54.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Ridgetop's cost of living index is 97, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ridgetop roughly 3% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $274,300 and median rent is $1,248/month.
Ridgetop's violent crime rate is 260.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 758.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ridgetop are operated by Robertson County.
The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 7 high schools.
26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ridgetop, TN has a population of 2,376, a median household income of $66,964, and an unemployment rate of 5.8%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Ridgetop averages 44.1°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.1 inches
with about 5.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Ridgetop, Tennessee is 2,376 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ridgetop: cost of living index 97 (100 = US average), median home $274,300, median household income $66,964, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgetop side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
