Ridgeway is a small town of 1,095 in Virginia, with a median household income of $55,125
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ridgeway stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ridgeway is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ridgeway 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: 90.5
Ridgeway's overall cost of living index is 90.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ridgeway costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ridgeway, VA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$135,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$692
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
80.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Ridgeway's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents
— 39% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
233.4 /100k
Property Crime
1501.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ridgeway is served primarily by Henry County Public Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ridgeway, VA
National Avg
School District
Henry County Public Schools
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ridgeway sees average highs of 48.4°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 47.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Ridgeway's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ridgeway roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $135,200 and median rent is $692/month.
Ridgeway's violent crime rate is 233.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1501.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ridgeway are operated by Henry County Public Schools.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ridgeway, VA has a population of 1,095, a median household income of $55,125, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Ridgeway averages 48.4°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.4 inches
with about 9.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Ridgeway, Virginia is 1,095 with a median age of 30.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ridgeway: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $135,200, median household income $55,125, crime index 65 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ridgeway side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
