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North Ridgeville.
About
Life in North Ridgeville
The median household income of $96,698 and median home values around $270,000 suggest you're looking at a community where most people own their homes and have done reasonably well—though housing costs reflect that relative prosperity. Your commute to Cleveland jobs averages 26 minutes, which is manageable if you're working downtown or in the surrounding area, though you'll definitely need a car here. The schools are a mixed bag according to state records, with strong graduation rates but some gaps in early literacy instruction, so if education quality is your top priority, you'll want to dig deeper into specific schools.
North Ridgeville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
4.7%
Broadband Internet
95.1%
of households
Population Growth
+7.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in North Ridgeville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In North Ridgeville, the largest foreign-born group is from India (16.7%), and 3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.5%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
55.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 8% above OH average
Rent, home values, and income in North Ridgeville
In North Ridgeville, rent runs 8% above the OH average, and home values are 26% above the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
14.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
93.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,866
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1995
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $333,017 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts below OH average
Unemployment in North Ridgeville
Unemployment in North Ridgeville is 0.9 percentage points lower than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What North Ridgeville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26 min avg
How North Ridgeville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In North Ridgeville, most residents drive alone to work (76%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE)
Medium hub4.9M passengers boarded in 2025
- 89 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in North Ridgeville runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
47.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
170.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
North Ridgeville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
86.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Lorain County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Lorain County, which includes North Ridgeville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $31,000 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $260,600 |
| 2023 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.8M |
| 2022 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $831,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | High Wind | $20,000 |
| 2020 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $297,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $487,000 |
| 2018 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $143,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Lorain County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Lorain County, which includes North Ridgeville, is typically good.
Median AQI
39
Lorain County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
North Ridgeville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/40°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
39°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.0"
Annual Snowfall
43.6"
Hot Days/Year
19
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
115
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
135
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 22°F | 2.84" |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 2.37" |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 2.99" |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.75" |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.13" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.11" |
| Sep | 77°F | 56°F | 4.05" |
| Oct | 65°F | 46°F | 3.63" |
| Nov | 52°F | 36°F | 3.04" |
| Dec | 41°F | 27°F | 3.07" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in North Ridgeville
Uninsured
3.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside North Ridgeville's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
University Hospitals - Elyria Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.3 mi away · Elyria
Uh St John Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Westlake
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.1 mi away · Avon
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education20.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville's student/teacher ratio is 20.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 34.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near North Ridgeville (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,842 students · in-state tuition $41,386 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,100 (10 yrs after entry)
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
12.4 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 624 students · in-state tuition $20,109 · 30% graduate · median earnings $37,469 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Cuyahoga Valley National Park, 25 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Cuyahoga Valley National Park (25 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Cuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
25 mi awayJames A Garfield National Historic Site
National Historic Site
40 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
45 mi awayFirst Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
53 mi awayRiver Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
79 mi awayPublic Libraries in North Ridgeville
North Ridgeville
35700 Bainbridge Rd, North Ridgeville
Cities Near North Ridgeville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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North Ridgeville FAQ
Is North Ridgeville, Ohio affordable?⌄
North Ridgeville's median rent is $1,116/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $96,698/year. Median home value is $270,100.
Is North Ridgeville, Ohio safe?⌄
North Ridgeville's violent crime rate was 47 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 171 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in North Ridgeville, Ohio?⌄
North Ridgeville has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in North Ridgeville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in North Ridgeville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,116/month and median household income is $96,698/year. The median home value is $270,100. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in North Ridgeville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in North Ridgeville is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from