The Town FilesRiver Ridge, Florida
Community in Pasco County · population 5,107 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $327,000
- Household income
- $102,798
- Jan low / Jul high
- 51° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 46
- Median age
- 47.0
River Ridge is a community of 5,107 people in Pasco County, Florida. The median home is worth $327,000, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks better for cycling than 89% of Florida towns, easier by car than 83% of Florida towns, better for retirees than 70% of Florida towns.
How River Ridge 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 River Ridge is worth $327,000, close to the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $102,798, which is more affordable than 88% of Florida towns. Median rent is $2,194 a month. 80.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | River Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $327,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $2,194 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $102,798 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 80.5% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in River Ridge
| People | River Ridge | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.1% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 15.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.3% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 32.2 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.9% | 92.4% |
Weather in River Ridge
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F. About 54.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of River Ridge since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on December 9, 2018 about 3.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 12, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on February 28, 1998.
Severe weather in Pasco County since 1996
Pasco County has been included in 44 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 Pasco County
Pasco County had 145,102 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,908 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in River Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 9.4%.
Towns near River Ridge
- Moon Lake, FL2.5 mi · 4,817 people · home —
- New Port Richey East, FL4.2 mi · 11,015 people · home $220,700
- Jasmine Estates, FL4.4 mi · 21,525 people · home $199,500
- Bayonet Point, FL5.4 mi · 26,713 people · home $177,000
- New Port Richey, FL5.8 mi · 16,728 people · home $183,100
- Meadow Oaks, FL6.0 mi · 2,842 people · home $232,100
- Port Richey, FL6.1 mi · 3,052 people · home $293,100
- Trinity, FL6.1 mi · 11,924 people · home $459,800
River Ridge questions
Is River Ridge, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, River Ridge scores better for retirees than 70% of Florida towns and quieter than 56%. 22.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in River Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in River Ridge is valued at $327,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,798, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $2,194 a month.
What is the weather like in River Ridge?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 50.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.3 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does River Ridge get tornadoes?
46 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of River Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on December 9, 2018. 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)