Ruston, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
22,224
Population
1,049/sq mi density
$32,765
Median Income
$21,929 per capita
$226,700
Home Value
$228,696 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
427
Violent Crime/100K
2,956 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,765 median income, 3.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Colleges & Universities in Ruston (1)
Louisiana Tech University
Public · Graduate · 12,303 students
In-state: $10,125 Out-state: $16,866 Admit: 73%