Rib Mountain 67 Good
Rib Mountain Livability #361 ranked city in Wisconsin#9,604 ranked city in the USARanks better than 67% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Rib Mountain

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

  • Crime

    Crime per 100,000 people is significantly lower than the national average, making it a safe place to live. These crime statistics include both violent and property crimes.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are a distinguishing feature of this area, possibly driven by a favorable home affordability ratio, higher home values and appreciation rates.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

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What's it like Living in Rib Mountain?

Located in the state of Wisconsin, Rib Mountain is a smaller city with a population of 5,963 people. If we look at the most recent Census, Rib Mountain is known to have a predominantly White population. The next two most common races are Asian and Black. If finding a family friendly city is important to you, look no further. With more than 72% of the population considered married and 31% with kids under the age of 18, Rib Mountain could be considered a very suitable city for families. If you prefer shorter commutes, living in Rib Mountain will be a delight. With an average one-way commute time of just 17 minutes, traveling to and from work is notably more convenient than the national average, which stands at 26 minutes.

Whether you’re moving to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in Rib Mountain could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Wisconsin if you know where to search. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. With useful information like amenities, crime, employment and other key data points, finding the best places to live in Rib Mountain and in the areas around Rib Mountain is a much easier task.

With a livability score of 65/100, Rib Mountain is ranked #11,179 in the United States and #409 in Wisconsin. If we dig a little deeper into each category within the livability score, we see that Rib Mountain has higher than average scores for the following: crime (A-), cost of living (A) and housing (A-). There is at least one category that you should be aware of in Rib Mountain. The following was graded with a disappointing score: amenities (F).

A healthy real estate market serves as a key economic indicator. It could signify overall local economic strength, stability and reflects consumer confidence in the area. Based on multiple factors including: median home and rental prices, appreciation rates and home affordability, Rib Mountain has received high marks in the housing category. Based on these calculations, the apartment rental and real estate market appears to be very healthy.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in Rib Mountain. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in Rib Mountain are affordable. The median home price for Rib Mountain homes is $188,900, which is 13.1% higher than the Wisconsin average. If we take a closer look at the affordability of homes in Rib Mountain, we’ll see that the home price to income ratio is 2.8, which is 9.7% lower than the Wisconsin average.

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      Rib Mountain transportation information

      Statistic Rib Mountain Wisconsin National
      Average one way commute17min22min26min
      Workers who drive to work84.5%80.7%76.4%
      Workers who carpool6.7%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.1%1.9%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%3.3%2.8%
      Working from home8.2%4.2%4.6%
      Source: The Rib Mountain, WI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).