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Population and households in Friends of Ridgecrest
Household size in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.71 | 2.24 | 2.49 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.27 | 2.56 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.17 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.86 | 2.34 | 2.55 | 2.63 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.15 | +0.10 | +0.06 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Friends of Ridgecrest average 2.86 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.71 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 47.9 | 41.2 | 40.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.0 | 48.1 | 42.3 | 42.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.0 | 49.4 | 43.2 | 43.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 49.4 | 43.1 | 43.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.0 | +1.5 | +1.9 | +2.7 | +2.3 |
Friends of Ridgecrest skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Locally, though, the population here is younger than in Largo overall, where the median age is 49.4.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 9.0% | 12.0% | 12.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 10.5% | 11.9% | 12.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.3% | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 9.8% | 10.7% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Friends of Ridgecrest (15.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Friends of Ridgecrest
Renters in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 31.1% | 30.3% | 30.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 35.4% | 34.7% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.4% | 34.6% | 35.1% | 34.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 29.9% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | −1.2 pts | +1.8 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in Friends of Ridgecrest rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 39.4% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 17.9% | 15.2% | 17.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.0% | 18.3% | 15.4% | 17.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.9% | 18.9% | 13.4% | 15.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 17.5% | 11.0% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −4.2 pts | −4.8 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Friends of Ridgecrest: 14.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Locally, though, the rate is lower than in Largo as a whole (17.5%).
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1975 | 1982 | 1984 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1975 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1976 | 1984 | 1986 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1977 | 1977 | 1988 | 1989 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +5 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Friends of Ridgecrest are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1977, versus 1980 nationally.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,030 | $971 | $1,036 | $1,092 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,054 | $984 | $1,069 | $1,123 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,109 | $1,109 | $1,244 | $1,323 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,096 | $1,692 | $1,767 | $1,816 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,067 | +$721 | +$731 | +$724 | +$606 |
The median renter in Friends of Ridgecrest pays $2,096 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 34.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Friends of Ridgecrest
Bachelor's degrees in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 20.6% | 26.6% | 26.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 21.6% | 27.1% | 27.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 23.7% | 30.4% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.1% | 27.9% | 35.2% | 34.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +7.3 pts | +8.6 pts | +8.2 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Friends of Ridgecrest: 20.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.0% | 86.5% | 86.7% | 85.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.0% | 88.5% | 87.9% | 86.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 85.9% | 90.6% | 89.4% | 88.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.8% | 91.6% | 90.9% | 90.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.8 pts | +5.0 pts | +4.2 pts | +4.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Friends of Ridgecrest is close to the national rate: 89.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Largo overall (91.6%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Friends of Ridgecrest
| Period | Friends of Ridgecrest | Largo | Tampa area | Florida | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 8.6% | 8.7% | 8.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 11.3% | 10.6% | 11.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 5.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 4.8% | 4.7% | 4.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −3.7 pts | −4.1 pts | −4.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Friends of Ridgecrest than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. The picture is much the same across Largo. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Friends of Ridgecrest compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Ridgecrest | 2.86 | 46.2 | 15.3% | 19.8% | 14.9% | 1977 | $2,096 | 20.1% | 89.8% | 4.4% |
| Wyatt Street | 2.42 | 40.5 | 19.1% | 57.0% | 16.0% | 1976 | $1,619 | 15.3% | 86.7% | 6.4% |
| Eldorado Village | 1.99 | 58.4 | 5.5% | 31.7% | 19.4% | 1979 | $1,597 | 27.8% | 89.5% | 3.3% |
| Monterey Lakes | 2.56 | 38.6 | 21.7% | 50.7% | 26.9% | 1982 | $1,760 | 23.5% | 91.6% | 3.0% |
| Kings Manor | 2.81 | 44.3 | 14.9% | 17.8% | 28.0% | 1980 | $1,379 | 21.5% | 88.8% | 5.8% |
| Woodside Village | 2.27 | 46.1 | 7.0% | 48.1% | 15.4% | 1974 | $1,372 | 30.7% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Jungle Terrace | 2.18 | 52.9 | 4.7% | 14.8% | 13.2% | 1963 | $1,615 | 39.0% | 90.8% | 2.4% |
| Millbrooke Ranch | 2.49 | 43.0 | 11.5% | 31.7% | 11.6% | 1970 | $1,447 | 19.4% | 87.9% | 6.3% |
| On Top of The World | 1.89 | 64.4 | 9.3% | 20.2% | 15.5% | 1977 | $1,382 | 29.4% | 94.9% | 5.9% |
| Holiday Park | 2.48 | 44.6 | 5.2% | 20.3% | 6.8% | 1962 | $1,615 | 35.5% | 95.1% | 4.3% |
| Golden Crest | 1.85 | 59.6 | 5.8% | 24.8% | 21.8% | 1972 | $1,476 | 31.4% | 91.6% | 13.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Friends of Ridgecrest. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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