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North Ridgeville, OH

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North Ridgeville, OH

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 23
Population36,043
Foreign Born1.4%
Population Density1,538people per mi²
Median Age41.0 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

91/100

9% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in North Ridgeville, Ohio

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $17k$32k
Comfortable $49k$73k
Luxury $133k+$207k+
Elite (Top 5%) $157k+$243k+
Affordability Ratio

130%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean79%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
12
Positive
6
Poor
3
Negative
1

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

5.8mi

Airport

Elyria Memorial Hospital Regional Medical Center Heliport

4.4mi

Post Office

USPS — Cleveland, OH

19.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf4Nearest 3.7 mi
Camping20Nearest 20.5 mi
Marina2Nearest 9.4 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink0Nearest 38.1 mi
Gun Range5Nearest 3.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B-
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$94k+5.3%
25% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$769k
17% above US avg
College Educated
34.9%
Equal to US avg
WFH
13.3%
7% below US avg
Homeownership
89.9%
37% above US avg
Median Home
$255k
10% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 96% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
2.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−27.7%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−6.2%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.03 / 1k Residents93% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.37 / 1k Residents79% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−49.2%
Burglary
0.18 / 1k Residents89% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
1.45 / 1k Residents85% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.05 / 1k Residents97% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+14Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for North Ridgeville, Ohio
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
C+
Weak10.0% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
B-
GoodFPC Grade B-
Homeschooling
A-
GoodLow regulation

Energy independence: Importer (40% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
F
ProhibitedIllegal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season196 days258 frost-free
Annual Rainfall47.5"
Elevation732 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D+
Poor18 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,538/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C-
Weak5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 108 mi · coast 402 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$65.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityCleveland373k people are 18 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital111 miColumbus, OH
Nearest Prison7.4 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:09:36.000Z

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