The Town FilesRidge Manor, Florida
Community in Hernando County · population 4,743 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $229,800
- Household income
- $57,857
- Jan low / Jul high
- 49° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.5
Ridge Manor is a community of 4,743 people in Hernando County, Florida. The median home is worth $229,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 85% of Florida towns, better for families than 71% of Florida towns.
How Ridge Manor ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ridge Manor is worth $229,800, below the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $57,857, which is more affordable than 67% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,055 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ridge Manor | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $229,800 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,055 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $57,857 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.7% | — |
Who lives in Ridge Manor
| People | Ridge Manor | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.9% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 21.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.6% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 13.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.0% | — |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 40.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in Ridge Manor
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F. About 53.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 114 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 3 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridge Manor since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 9, 1968 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 15, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 2 times; the largest was 1.00 inches on March 29, 2001.
Severe weather in Hernando County since 1996
Hernando County has been included in 40 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Hernando County
Hernando County had 50,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,502 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Ridge Manor itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Towns near Ridge Manor
- Dade City North, FL7.5 mi · 3,002 people · home $185,900
- Dade City, FL9.7 mi · 7,275 people · home $240,800
- North Brooksville, FL10.4 mi · 3,506 people · home $209,500
- Brooksville, FL13.2 mi · 8,890 people · home $141,000
- Bushnell, FL14.3 mi · 3,047 people · home $67,600
- Pasadena Hills, FL15.1 mi · 11,120 people · home $338,900
- South Brooksville, FL15.1 mi · 4,311 people · home $245,300
- Floral City, FL16.4 mi · 5,261 people · home $232,000
Ridge Manor questions
Is Ridge Manor, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ridge Manor scores better for retirees than 51% of Florida towns and quieter than 68%. 25.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Ridge Manor?
The median owner-occupied home in Ridge Manor is valued at $229,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $57,857, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $1,055 a month.
What is the weather like in Ridge Manor?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 49.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Ridge Manor get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ridge Manor since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 9, 1968. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- 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)