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Ruston, LA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Emilia C.

Ruston vs Omaha -which is better?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Los Angeles and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Josiah Sanders

Best companies to work for in Ruston?

Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Ruston sits at 383.8 per 100K. Homes are going for about $226,700 on average. Poverty rate is 22.2%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $819 f...

13 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Jace T.

Commute times in Ruston -how bad?

I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $819/month for a decent place. With a population of 22,224, Ruston is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Nova T.

Life in Ruston as a young professional

Alright, We're a young couple and Median household income is $32,765, which feels on the lower side for the area. Homes are going for about $226,700 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. What are your go-to spots? I'd say it's better for fam...

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Brooklyn Thompson

Should I move to Ruston or stay in Salt Lake City?

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 22.2%, which is higher than I expected. Crime rate is something to consider -Ruston sits at 383.8 per 100K. Homes are going for about $226,700 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end u...

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Josiah Sanders

Moving to Ruston with kids -good idea?

Been meaning to ask this. With a population of 22,224, Ruston is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

1 replies 6 upvotes moving
Brooklyn Thompson

Things Ruston needs to improve

I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $226,700, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Robert C.

Living in Ruston -the reality

First post here. I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 22,224 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely fr...

3 replies 14 upvotes living
Joseph Jones

Remote worker thinking about Ruston

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $226,700, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 22,224, Ruston is a small town. You can expect to pay around $819 for rent here. Rent is about $819/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 22,224 people. There's a r...

14 replies 14 upvotes moving
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