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River Ridge
  • Suburb of New Orleans, LA
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Suburb
New Orleans

River Ridge

#2 in Best Places to Live in Jefferson Parish
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B minus
    River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans with a population of 13,435. River Ridge is in Jefferson Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in River Ridge offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In River Ridge there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many retirees live in River Ridge and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in River Ridge are above average.
    About River Ridge...
    Population
    13,435
    Suburb of
    New Orleans
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $278,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $961
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      25%
    • Own
      75%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      22%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      11%
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    Working in River Ridge

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $78,003
    National
    $69,021
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