Estimated median house or condo value in 2016: $831,438 (it was $335,500 in 2000)
Ocean Ridge:
$831,438
FL:
$197,700
Mean prices in 2016:All housing units: over $1,000,000; Detached houses: over $1,000,000; Townhouses or other attached units: $739,284; In 2-unit structures: over $1,000,000; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $745,101; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $666,349
Ancestries: Irish (14.8%), Italian (13.4%), American (7.1%), English (6.8%), German (6.3%), Russian (5.7%).
Current Local Time: EST time zone
Elevation: 8 feet
Land area: 0.86 square miles.
Population density: 2,192 people per square mile (low).
For population 25 years and over in Ocean Ridge:
High school or higher: 98.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 54.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 18.4%
Unemployed: 2.4%
Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Ocean Ridge town:
Never married: 15.2%
Now married: 57.2%
Separated: 0.7%
Widowed: 9.6%
Divorced: 17.3%
183 residents are foreign born (4.4% Latin America, 3.3% Europe, 1.3% North America).
This town:
10.9%
Florida:
19.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2016: $10,404 (1.0%) Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2016: $6,108 (0.9%)
Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Boynton Beach, FL (1.6 miles , pop. 60,389).
Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Hialeah, FL (48.4 miles , pop. 226,419).
Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Houston, TX (960.7 miles , pop. 1,953,631).
Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations
Tornado activity:
Ocean Ridge-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Florida state average. It is 27% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 3/1/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 19.1 miles away from the Ocean Ridge town center killed one personand injured 33 peopleand causedbetween $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.
On 2/23/1965, a category F3 tornado 24.9 miles away from the town center injured 6 peopleand causedbetween $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.
Earthquake activity:
Ocean Ridge-area historical earthquake activity is below Florida state average. It is 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.
On 9/10/2006 at 14:56:08, a magnitude 5.9 (5.9 MB, 5.5 MS, 5.8 MW, Depth: 8.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 408.1 miles away from the city center On 2/22/1992 at 04:21:34, a magnitude 3.2 (3.2 MB, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 72.9 miles away from Ocean Ridge center On 11/22/1974 at 05:25:55, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 441.0 miles away from the city center On 11/11/2002 at 23:39:29, a magnitude 4.4 (4.0 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 1.5 mi) earthquake occurred 406.7 miles away from the city center On 6/11/2001 at 18:27:54, a magnitude 3.3 (3.3 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 256.2 miles away from Ocean Ridge center On 3/31/1992 at 14:59:39, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 354.0 miles away from the city center Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)
Natural disasters:
The number of natural disasters in Palm Beach County (24) is a lot greater than the US average (13). Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15 Emergencies Declared: 8
Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 15, Tropical Storms: 4, Fires: 3, Flood: 1, Freeze: 1, Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Hospitals and medical centers near Ocean Ridge:
ALL THE BEST HOME HEALTH SERVICES (Home Health Center, about 1 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)
COMPREHENSIVE REHAB INC (Hospital, about 2 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)
ASSOCIATED HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 2 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)
BETHESDA HOSPITAL EAST Acute Care Hospitals (about 2 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)
BOULEVARD REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 2 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)
ACTIVA HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)
REGIONAL HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 3 miles away; BOYNTON BEACH, FL)
6 miles: DELRAY BEACH (345 S. CONGRESS AVE.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
13 miles: WEST PALM BEACH (201 S. TAMARIND AVE.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.
15 miles: DEERFIELD BEACH (1300 W. HILLSBORO BLVD.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 60.2. This is better than average.
City:
60.2
U.S.:
74.7
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2008 was 0.508. This is significantly worse than average.Closest monitor was 12.0 miles away from the city center.
City:
0.508
U.S.:
0.293
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 8.03. This is worse than average.Closest monitor was 11.1 miles away from the city center.
City:
8.03
U.S.:
6.40
Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 25.9. This is better than average.Closest monitor was 12.3 miles away from the city center.
City:
25.9
U.S.:
32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 18.5. This is about average.Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
City:
18.5
U.S.:
20.0
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 5.35. This is significantly better than average.Closest monitor was 5.4 miles away from the city center.
City:
5.35
U.S.:
9.35
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2016: 8.1%
(6.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 14.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 78.6% for two or more races residents)
Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Banks with branches in Ocean Ridge (2011 data):
TD Bank, National Association: Ocean Ridge Branch at 5112 North Ocean Blvd., branch established on 1999/07/01. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
Religion statistics for Ocean Ridge town (based on Palm Beach County data)
Religion
Adherents
Congregations
Catholic
210,006
36
Evangelical Protestant
143,738
477
Other
62,520
124
Mainline Protestant
44,223
83
Black Protestant
17,533
47
Orthodox
5,695
8
None
836,419
-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data
Aircraft: PIAGGIO AERO INDUSTRIES SPA P180 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-66B (950 HP) (Turbo-prop) N-Number: 5Z , Serial Number: 1169, Year manufactured: 2008, Airworthiness Date: 09/24/2008 Registrant (Corporation): R & B Aviation LLC, 5 Beachway N, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435
Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-301 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating) N-Number: 8192H , Serial Number: 32-8006039, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 04/01/1980 Registrant (Co-Owned): Jose Quinones, 6304 N Ocean Blvd, Ocean Ridge, FL 33435, Other Owners: April S Quinones
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
0
$0
9
$626,539
20
$592,100
0
$0
8
$684,409
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
1
$1,028,800
2
$952,925
0
$0
1
$212,960
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
3
$509,943
14
$694,918
2
$83,845
6
$577,757
1
$64,300
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
1
$145,060
3
$721,360
7
$734,196
1
$214,500
4
$945,983
1
$78,700
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
0
$0
2
$530,345
1
$67,900
1
$713,990
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2008 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
13
$564,930
14
$786,407
2
$184,410
9
$499,597
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
5
$403,804
7
$346,411
1
$205,760
1
$380,660
2
$104,165
APPLICATIONS DENIED
4
$346,578
21
$956,049
1
$1,414,600
7
$978,536
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
4
$300,925
6
$559,067
1
$313,270
3
$218,790
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
2
$425,410
4
$804,650
0
$0
1
$1,658,940
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
18
$783,946
31
$731,875
3
$632,713
1
$565,840
23
$745,410
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
3
$508,913
11
$362,745
1
$77,160
0
$0
5
$392,590
APPLICATIONS DENIED
4
$590,530
22
$633,226
1
$36,010
0
$0
6
$697,783
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
3
$772,973
10
$614,399
0
$0
0
$0
3
$467,933
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$102,880
1
$308,640
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2006 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
31
$696,265
39
$691,908
2
$189,300
31
$628,348
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
9
$418,150
12
$666,663
1
$210,900
7
$580,684
APPLICATIONS DENIED
16
$466,658
17
$563,541
2
$118,310
11
$349,137
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
5
$940,528
12
$977,360
1
$190,330
8
$755,396
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
4
$508,355
3
$997,080
0
$0
2
$259,770
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2005 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
53
$641,981
37
$588,779
3
$443,413
2
$1,099,530
38
$457,423
0
$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
7
$641,310
9
$412,434
0
$0
1
$514,400
4
$545,265
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
13
$989,745
17
$759,466
2
$335,645
1
$598,250
7
$703,920
1
$18,520
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
11
$467,449
13
$671,529
1
$241,770
0
$0
5
$427,980
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
2
$162,810
2
$674,895
1
$106,480
0
$0
1
$143,520
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2004 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
G) Loans On Manufactured Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
59
$624,761
40
$553,173
1
$340,530
1
$1,085,380
31
$599,210
1
$76,650
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
5
$777,156
5
$280,966
2
$39,350
0
$0
4
$447,143
0
$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED
15
$544,167
16
$583,716
1
$402,260
0
$0
8
$516,908
0
$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
6
$521,258
11
$607,740
0
$0
0
$0
5
$305,348
0
$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
3
$866,420
3
$421,637
0
$0
0
$0
1
$1,028,800
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
58
$509,912
109
$461,247
5
$56,172
2
$2,172,310
41
$403,377
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
6
$484,308
15
$772,286
2
$92,590
0
$0
6
$420,093
APPLICATIONS DENIED
10
$352,621
27
$509,066
3
$31,380
0
$0
4
$609,693
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
10
$321,088
12
$392,144
0
$0
1
$615,740
2
$159,980
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
2
$192,900
3
$228,907
0
$0
0
$0
0
$0
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2002 (Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
45
$451,437
68
$401,678
3
$169,410
1
$365,220
28
$362,928
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
6
$442,813
19
$783,892
2
$84,875
1
$424,380
4
$638,500
APPLICATIONS DENIED
5
$547,734
17
$568,472
3
$64,130
0
$0
3
$880,653
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
6
$572,957
9
$616,480
1
$77,160
1
$397,120
3
$610,250
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
1
$51,440
3
$603,390
0
$0
0
$0
1
$22,630
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2001 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
1
$68,930
56
$387,545
53
$319,501
5
$204,834
1
$293,210
29
$330,280
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
6
$516,887
11
$272,258
1
$82,300
0
$0
1
$129,630
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
8
$735,464
17
$364,619
1
$26,750
0
$0
3
$686,723
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
3
$337,617
10
$390,944
1
$516,970
0
$0
1
$180,040
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
1
$181,070
5
$344,546
0
$0
0
$0
2
$367,280
Aggregated Statistics For Year 2000 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
Number
Average Value
LOANS ORIGINATED
2
$81,275
67
$427,543
9
$156,092
2
$59,670
14
$351,813
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED
0
$0
7
$265,871
6
$203,617
2
$16,720
3
$234,053
APPLICATIONS DENIED
0
$0
8
$362,138
8
$258,229
4
$139,145
1
$161,010
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN
0
$0
7
$467,001
5
$212,858
0
$0
1
$415,640
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS
0
$0
4
$516,715
4
$306,968
0
$0
1
$208,850
Aggregated Statistics For Year 1999 (Based on 1 partial tract)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA Home Purchase Loans
B) Conventional Home Purchase Loans
C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
F) Non-occupant Loans on < 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)