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Ripon, CA

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Small-town charm in the heart of Central Valley

Suburban Peaceful Scenic Active Riverside Convenient

Nestled alongside the Stanislaus River in California’s Central Valley, Ripon is a tranquil suburb with a small-town atmosphere. Ripon fosters a strong sense of community through an array of anticipated annual events, including the Almond Blossom Festival, Main Street Day, and Taste of Ripon.

Ripon’s natural beauty and numerous scenic parks lend plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation. Some of Ripon’s most popular outdoor venues include Mistlin Sports Park, Mavis Stouffer Park, and Spring Creek Golf and Country Club. Ripon is also within a two-hour drive of the legendary Yosemite National Park.

Residents enjoy a laidback lifestyle in Ripon. However, they are also within easy driving distance of metropolitan amenities in nearby Sacramento and San Francisco. Convenience to the Golden State Highway (also known as Highway 99) makes getting around from Ripon simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Ripon, CA is $1,659 for one bedroom, $1,933 for two bedrooms, and $2,700 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ripon has increased by 3.7% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,659/month
770 Sq Ft
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Transportation

40

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

46

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Park View Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

454 Students

8
out of 10

Weston Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

451 Students

7
out of 10

Colony Oak Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

442 Students

7
out of 10

Ripon Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

444 Students

6
out of 10

Ripona Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

480 Students

5
out of 10

Park View Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

454 Students

8
out of 10

Weston Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

451 Students

7
out of 10

Colony Oak Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

442 Students

7
out of 10

Ripon Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

444 Students

6
out of 10

Ripona Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

480 Students

5
out of 10

Ripon High

Public

Grades 9-12

998 Students

9
out of 10

Harvest High

Public

Grades 9-12

29 Students

7
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Caswell Memorial State Park
  • San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge

Airports

  • Stockton Metro

Top Apartments in Ripon

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.