The Town FilesNorth Ridgeville, Ohio
City in Lorain County · population 35,280 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $270,100
- Household income
- $96,698
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 41.5
North Ridgeville is a city of 35,280 people in Lorain County, Ohio. The median home is worth $270,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 82% of Ohio towns, better for families than 79% of Ohio towns, more upscale than 77% of Ohio towns.
How North Ridgeville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in North Ridgeville is worth $270,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $96,698, which is more affordable than 42% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $1,116 a month. 89.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | North Ridgeville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $270,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $1,116 | $914 |
| Median household income | $96,698 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 89.8% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in North Ridgeville
| People | North Ridgeville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 23.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.7% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 8.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.7% | — |
| Work from home | 15.2% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 26.0 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.1% | 90.9% |
Weather in North Ridgeville
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F. About 42.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.6 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 19 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 115 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Ridgeville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 6.1 miles from the town center and killed 17. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 25 deaths and 556 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 6, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 20, 2023.
Severe weather in Lorain County since 1996
Lorain County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 15, 2005 | Severe Storm | DR-1580: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Lorain County
Lorain County had 98,291 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,721 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in North Ridgeville itself the ACS puts it at 2.7%.
Public schools in North Ridgeville
5 public schools with 4,519 students, about 20.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Ridgeville Academic Center | 3-8 | 1,864 | 20.3 |
| North Ridgeville High School | 9-12 | 1,263 | 20.7 |
| Liberty Elementary School | 1-2 | 597 | 21.3 |
| North Ridgeville Early Childhood Learning Community | PK-K | 501 | 33.4 |
| Ranger High Tech Academy | 2-8 | 294 | 13.4 |
Towns near North Ridgeville
- Avon, OH4.2 mi · 24,847 people · home $395,900
- Elyria, OH4.3 mi · 52,656 people · home $156,100
- North Olmsted, OH5.7 mi · 32,442 people · home $219,800
- Sheffield, OH6.1 mi · 4,135 people · home $292,700
- Olmsted Falls, OH6.3 mi · 8,582 people · home $239,300
- Westlake, OH6.5 mi · 34,228 people · home $368,200
- Grafton, OH7.1 mi · 5,895 people · home $216,100
- Avon Lake, OH7.5 mi · 25,206 people · home $368,300
North Ridgeville questions
Is North Ridgeville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, North Ridgeville scores better for retirees than 54% of Ohio towns and quieter than 39%. 19.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in North Ridgeville?
The median owner-occupied home in North Ridgeville is valued at $270,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,698, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,116 a month.
What is the weather like in North Ridgeville?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 21.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.0 inches of precipitation a year and 43.6 inches of snow.
Does North Ridgeville get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of North Ridgeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)