Living in River Ridge, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of River Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
River Ridge has 13,312 residents with a median age of 45. The median household income is $84,336 (39% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $357,400, the median rent is $1,127/month.
River Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 13,312
- Median age
- 45State: 38
- Median household income
- $84,336State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $357,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,127/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is River Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
Cons: Home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in River Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In River Ridge the median home value is $357,400, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,127 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,111 a month in housing costs.
River Ridge median household income
The median household income in River Ridge is $84,336 and the income per person is $49,190. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in River Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,325
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.29
River Ridge demographics
- Population
- 13,312
- Median age
- 45
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 24.8%
- Households
- 5,821
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of River Ridge ›
Education in River Ridge
38.8% of adults 25 and older in River Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 13.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in River Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.1%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
River Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Metairie | 139,729 | $73,042 | $327,500 | $1,175 |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| Kenner | 64,904 | $64,020 | $246,300 | $1,179 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
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What is the median household income in River Ridge, LA?
The median household income in River Ridge is $84,336, 39% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in River Ridge?
The median home value in River Ridge is $357,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in River Ridge?
The median gross rent in River Ridge is $1,127 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is River Ridge, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%. Minuses: home values 65% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in River Ridge?
The median age in River Ridge is 45 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in River Ridge?
The average commute to work in River Ridge is 26 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in River Ridge?
The unemployment rate in River Ridge is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is River Ridge?
38.8% of adults in River Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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