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Ridgewood, Illinois houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ridgewood, IL (Will County) — Census median home value $142,400, county listing prices up about 4.6% over the past year. Market data for Ridgewood houses and the broader area.
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Ridgewood, IL is in Will County, Illinois — this guide covers houses in Ridgewood and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,997, with a median household income of $96,334. Census data puts the median value of houses in Ridgewood at $142,400.
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Open map pin ↗ · 41.53409, -88.043436
Market overview
Ridgewood housing market
Ridgewood is in Will County, Illinois. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ridgewood and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$142,400
Population (Census ACS)
2,997
Median household income
$96,334
County price trend (2025)
4.6% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Ridgewood market snapshot
Population
2,997
County
Will County
Map pin
41.53409, -88.043436
Median Household Income
$96,334
Median Home Value (city)
$142,400
Median Gross Rent
$1,455/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+4.6%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ridgewood's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $142,400.
County Price Trend
Will County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ridgewood has an estimated population of 2,997 and a median household income of $96,334, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ridgewood's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Places around Ridgewood
County guide: Will County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Ridgewood.
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Nearby communities include Ingalls Park, Fairmont, Preston Heights, Lockport, New Lenox, Crest Hill, Bonnie Brae, Rockdale, Sunnyland, Lockport Heights, Marley, Crystal Lawns, Romeoville, Manhattan, Mokena, Elwood.
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Fairmont market data
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Preston Heights market data
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Lockport market data
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New Lenox market data
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Crest Hill market data
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Bonnie Brae market data
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Rockdale market data
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Sunnyland market data
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Lockport Heights market data
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Marley market data
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Crystal Lawns market data
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Romeoville market data
Nearby city · ~7.1 mi
Manhattan market data
Nearby city · ~8.5 mi
Mokena market data
Nearby city · ~8.6 mi
Elwood market data
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Joliet (~5.5 mi), Homer Glen (~6.8 mi), Frankfort (~9.1 mi), Lemont (~9.7 mi), Orland Park (~10.8 mi), Orland Hills (~11.1 mi), Plainfield (~12.4 mi), Tinley Park (~12.6 mi), Channahon (~13.7 mi), Minooka (~13.8 mi), Woodridge (~14.0 mi), Palos Park (~14.3 mi), Matteson (~15.5 mi), Palos Heights (~15.6 mi), Oak Forest (~15.8 mi), Richton Park (~16.0 mi).
Census & home facts
Ridgewood data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,997
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$142,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$96,334
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,455
County FHFA annual change (2025)
4.6%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$424,997
Census place type
CDP
County
Will County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
0.44 sq mi
Census GEOID
1764005
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Ridgewood
Schools
Plainfield SD 202 — 31 schools, 24,856 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Will addresses may be served by Plainfield SD 202, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Ridgewood FAQ
What are houses worth in Ridgewood, IL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ridgewood at $142,400.
How much do houses cost in Ridgewood, IL?
For owner-occupied houses in Ridgewood, Census ACS data shows a median value of $142,400. Active listing prices in Will County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ridgewood, IL?
Ridgewood houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Will County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Ridgewood, IL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ridgewood's population at approximately 2,997.
What's the median rent in Ridgewood, IL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ridgewood at approximately $1,455 per month.
What is the median household income in Ridgewood, IL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ridgewood at approximately $96,334.
Is the Ridgewood housing market growing?
Will County's FHFA house price index shows a 4.6% annual change in 2025.
Is Ridgewood, IL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ridgewood's median home value at about 1.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Ridgewood, IL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Plainfield SD 202 for many Ridgewood addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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