River Ridge, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
13,170 Population 4,704/sq mi density
$84,464 Median Income $49,037 per capita
$330,700 Home Value $344,925 Zillow
$1,067 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
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Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,464 median income, 3.9% unemployment
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Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$330,700 home value, $1,067/mo rent
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Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.8% bachelor's degree or higher

River Ridge, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,464
12% above
$49,037 per capita
Home Value
$330,700
17% above
Zillow: $344,925
Median Rent
$1,067/mo
8% below
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.8%
12% above
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How River Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows River Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
112%
Home Value
117%
Rent
92%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
112%
Unemployment
108%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is River Ridge a Good Place to Live?

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4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

River Ridge residents earn a median household income of $84,464 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,037. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in River Ridge is $330,700 , 17% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $344,925. Median rent is $1,067/month, with 31.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

37.8% of adults in River Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (12% above the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

River Ridge has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population13,170
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density4,704/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born4.7%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

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Median Income$84,464
Per Capita$49,037
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867

Housing

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Home Value$330,700
Rent$1,067
Ownership70.9%
Zillow$344,925
Housing Units6,281
Rent Burden31.6%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,796/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation3 ft

Education

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Bachelor's+37.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+13.4%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in River Ridge was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.