Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Ripon
Ripon, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,597
Population
16,220
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Small-town charm in the heart of Central Valley
Suburban
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Nestled alongside the Stanislaus River in California’s Central Valley, Ripon is a tranquil suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Ripon fosters a strong sense of community through an array of anticipated annual events, including the Almond Blossom Festival, Main Street Day, and Taste of Ripon.
Ripon’s natural beauty and numerous scenic parks lend plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Some of Ripon’s most popular outdoor venues include Mistlin Sports Park, Mavis Stouffer Park, and Spring Creek Golf and Country Club. Ripon is also within a two-hour drive of the legendary Yosemite National Park.
Residents enjoy a laidback lifestyle in Ripon. However, they are also within easy driving distance of metropolitan amenities in nearby Sacramento and San Francisco. Convenience to the Golden State Highway (also known as Highway 99) makes getting around from Ripon simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$111,873
Average: $136,167
Education
3,310
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,894
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ripon has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Ripon, CA is $1,597 for one bedroom, $1,927 for two bedrooms, and $2,704 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ripon has decreased by -5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,597/month
770 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Ripon, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-8
467 Students
Public
Grades K-8
460 Students
Public
Grades K-8
460 Students
Public
Grades K-8
464 Students
Public
Grades K-8
464 Students
Public
Grades K-8
467 Students
Public
Grades K-8
460 Students
Public
Grades K-8
460 Students
Public
Grades K-8
464 Students
Public
Grades K-8
464 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,051 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,051 Students
California Connections Academy at Ripon
Public
Grades K-12
1,507 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
16 Students
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Points of Interest
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Parks and Recreation
- Caswell Memorial State Park
- San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge
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- Stockton Metro
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.