The Town FilesPark Ridge, Wisconsin
Village in Portage County · population 530 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $287,800
- Household income
- $96,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 7° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 45.9
Park Ridge is a village of 530 people in Portage County, Wisconsin. The median home is worth $287,800, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). It ranks hipper than 98% of Wisconsin towns, more walkable than 97% of Wisconsin towns, more vibrant than 97% of Wisconsin towns.
How Park Ridge ranks
Percentile among Wisconsin towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Wisconsin towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Park Ridge is worth $287,800, above the typical Wisconsin town ($256,000). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $96,750, which is more affordable than 62% of Wisconsin towns. Median rent is $925 a month. 89.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Park Ridge | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,800 | $256,000 |
| Median rent | $925 | $951 |
| Median household income | $96,750 | $82,217 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 3.1× |
| Homeownership | 89.6% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1959 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Park Ridge
| People | Park Ridge | Typical Wisconsin town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9 | 45.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 26.7% | 21.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 66.4% | 23.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 19.2% | 10.9% |
| Average commute | 13.7 min | 24.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.8% | 89.1% |
Weather in Park Ridge
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 7.1°F. About 34.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.7 inches of snow (typical Wisconsin town: 45.7 in). Expect about 4 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 164 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Park Ridge since 1950, compared with 15 for the typical Wisconsin town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 27, 1984 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 12, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 22, 2011.
Severe weather in Portage County since 1996
Portage County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4520: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3454: Covid-19 |
| August 27, 2019 | Flood | DR-4459: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| October 21, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1944: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3249: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Portage County
Portage County had 33,088 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,889 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Park Ridge itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Towns near Park Ridge
- Stevens Point, WI0.4 mi · 25,666 people · home $195,400
- Whiting, WI2.2 mi · 1,601 people · home $220,000
- Hull, WI3.1 mi · 5,287 people · home $283,500
- Plover, WI4.0 mi · 13,519 people · home $269,800
- Plover, WI6.3 mi · 1,565 people · home $316,500
- Linwood, WI6.3 mi · 1,070 people · home $270,400
- Stockton, WI6.6 mi · 3,018 people · home $290,100
- Polonia, WI7.9 mi · 565 people · home $342,700
Park Ridge questions
Is Park Ridge, Wisconsin a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Park Ridge scores better for retirees than 20% of Wisconsin towns and quieter than 5%. 26.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.9).
How much does a house cost in Park Ridge?
The median owner-occupied home in Park Ridge is valued at $287,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,750, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $925 a month.
What is the weather like in Park Ridge?
July highs average 79.7°F and January lows 7.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.0 inches of precipitation a year and 48.7 inches of snow.
Does Park Ridge get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Park Ridge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 27, 1984. The typical Wisconsin town has had 15.
- 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)