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River Ridge

#3 in Best Places to Live in Jefferson Parish
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of New Orleans, LA
  • 44 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A-
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B
    12. Commute
      B
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    River Ridge is a suburb of New Orleans with a population of 13,809. 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
    13,809

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $253,100
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $906
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
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    River Ridge Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      17%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      13%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      7%
      13%

    Working in River Ridge

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $69,953
    National
    $55,322
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    River Ridge Reviews

    44 reviews
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    Safe, family friendly neighborhood. You know your neighbors! Close community setting. Excellent elementary school in the area. Close enough to New Orleans that the commute is not terrible but far away to enjoy suburban life.
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    I was born in River Ridge, and so were my parents. I am currently looking to purchase a home in River Ridge, because it is my lifelong dream to return home! It is an excellent palce to raise children and live a happy life. Friendly and right by the river!
    Incompetent government (but better than New Orleans), corrupt elected officials, expensive schools, nice people. I love the fact I can walk down the street with a beer in my hand without the world freaking out like I am carrying a bloody murder axe.