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Ridgway, Pennsylvania houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ridgway, PA (Elk County) — Census median home value $87,000, county listing prices up about 5.2% over the past year. Market data for Ridgway houses and the broader area.
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Ridgway, PA is in Elk County, Pennsylvania — this guide covers houses in Ridgway and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,991, with a median household income of $52,059. Census data puts the median value of houses in Ridgway at $87,000.
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Market overview
Ridgway housing market
Ridgway is in Elk County, Pennsylvania. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ridgway and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$87,000
Population (Census ACS)
3,991
Median household income
$52,059
County price trend (2025)
5.25% 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
Ridgway market snapshot
Population
3,991
County
Elk County
Median Household Income
$52,059
Median Home Value (city)
$87,000
Median Gross Rent
$676/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ridgway's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $87,000.
County Price Trend
Elk County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.25% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ridgway has an estimated population of 3,991 and a median household income of $52,059, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ridgway's Census-reported median home value works out to about 1.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 16% 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 Ridgway
County guide: Elk County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Ridgway.
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Nearby communities include Johnsonburg, Kersey, Wilcox, St. Marys, James City, Byrnedale, Weedville, Force.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Crenshaw (~12.5 mi), Brockway (~13.2 mi), Kane (~16.5 mi), Penfield (~16.9 mi), Treasure Lake (~18.2 mi), Falls Creek (~20.5 mi), Mount Jewett (~21.0 mi), DuBois (~21.4 mi), Oklahoma (~22.1 mi), Sandy (~22.9 mi), Reynoldsville (~24.7 mi), Emporium (~26.1 mi), Brookville (~26.3 mi), Luthersburg (~26.4 mi), Sykesville (~27.1 mi), Prospect Park (~27.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Ridgway data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,991
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$87,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$52,059
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$676
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.25%
Census place type
borough
County
Elk County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
2.61 sq mi
Census GEOID
4264784
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 Ridgway
Schools
Saint Marys Area SD — 5 schools, 1,866 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Elk addresses may be served by Saint Marys Area SD, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Ridgway FAQ
What are houses worth in Ridgway, PA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ridgway at $87,000.
How much do houses cost in Ridgway, PA?
For owner-occupied houses in Ridgway, Census ACS data shows a median value of $87,000. Active listing prices in Elk County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ridgway, PA?
Ridgway houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Elk 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 Ridgway, PA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ridgway's population at approximately 3,991.
What's the median rent in Ridgway, PA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ridgway at approximately $676 per month.
What is the median household income in Ridgway, PA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ridgway at approximately $52,059.
Is the Ridgway housing market growing?
Elk County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.25% annual change in 2025.
Is Ridgway, PA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ridgway's median home value at about 1.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 16% 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 Ridgway, PA?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Saint Marys Area SD for many Ridgway addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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