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Ridgely, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Ridgely - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,685
Residents
$64,432
Median income
$236,000
Median home
$1,314
Median rent (state)

Ridgely - the verdict

Nationally, Ridgely sits in the 42nd percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

42nd
percentile, household income
52nd
percentile, home value
47th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Ridgely, MD

Maryland's Ridgely is a small town, with 1,685 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $64,432 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.0%. Home values in Ridgely run a median of $236,000, and the median resident age is 36.1 years. Educational attainment runs 14.1% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 69.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits), down 100% from five years earlier.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Maryland scores 105.0 (Above Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,314 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Maryland run around $255, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 45.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Low).

Population

1,685 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$64,432 /yr

Poverty 5.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Ridgely compare to other US cities?

Here's how Ridgely stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 42% higher than other cities
Home value 52% pricier than other cities
Median rent 47% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Ridgely's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Maryland, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

42ndIncome percentile

42nd percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Ridgely's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$236,000 48th percentile more affordable than 48% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Ridgely $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Ridgely, MD Ridgely, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Ridgely, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Ridgely, MD median $64,432/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Ridgely, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Ridgely, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 69.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,685
Median Income
$64,432
Median Home Value
$236,000
Median Age
36.1
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Labor force participation
69.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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1,600 residents1,610 residents1,620 residents1,630 residents1,640 residents 202020212022202320242025 1,610 residents 1,630 residents ▲ +1.2%
Ridgely's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 1
2020 2
2021 2
2022 2
2023 5
2024 0

Permit volume decreased 100% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
83.7%
Carpool
1.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
4.9%
Work from Home
6.1%
Other
3.7%

Based on 896 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Ridgely sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,314/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
45.7 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Arden on the Severn
1,691 people
Crownsville
1,701 people
Romancoke
1,705 people
Hancock
1,715 people
Cedar Heights
1,748 people
Wilson-Conococheague
1,614 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Ridgely's 1,685 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Houghton, NY
1,685 people
Santa Nella, CA
1,686 people
Mokuleia, HI
1,684 people
Wacousta, MI
1,686 people
Walnut Creek, NC
1,684 people
Orchard Hills, PA
1,686 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Ridgely's $64,432 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Fertile, IA
$64,432 median income
Gordonsville, TN
$64,432 median income
Havelock, NC
$64,433 median income
Fortine, MT
$64,427 median income
Grinnell, IA
$64,426 median income
Chestertown, NY
$64,438 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Ridgely, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Ridgely, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 75.4% 13.6% 7.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 16.7% White 75.4% Black or African American 13.6% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 3.0% Two or more races 7.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Ridgely compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Ridgely (this city) 1,685 $64,432
Arden on the Severn 1,691 $117,188
Crownsville 1,701 $146,486
Romancoke 1,705 $118,077
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Ridgely, MD?

What is the population of Ridgely, MD? +

The population of Ridgely, MD stands at 1,685 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Ridgely, MD? +

In Ridgely, the typical household earns $64,432 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Ridgely? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Ridgely; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Ridgely, MD? +

Homes in Ridgely carry a median value of $236,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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