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Living in
River Ridge.
River Ridge is an unincorporated community in Jefferson Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in River Ridge
River Ridge is a community of 13,170 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $84,464, median rent runs about $1,127 per month, and median home values are around $357,400. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
River Ridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Foreign-Born
5.3%
Broadband Internet
88.9%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.3% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in River Ridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In River Ridge, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (53.0%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.1%
of residents
65 and Older
24.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.9%
of households
Married Couples
50.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.29
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 6% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in River Ridge
In River Ridge, rent runs 6% above the LA average, and home values are 65% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
36.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,043
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1971
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $344,925 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for LA
Unemployment in River Ridge and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jefferson Parish, which includes River Ridge, is close to the LA average.
Unemployment rate
River Ridge: Jefferson Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
River Ridge is about 3% of Jefferson Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What River Ridge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area
Commute26.2 min avg
How River Ridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In River Ridge, most residents drive alone to work (72%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 20% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers River Ridge, runs 20% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
263.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,921.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersFlash Flood most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
98.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson Parish, which includes River Ridge, the most common type is flash flood, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Flash Flood | $39,500 |
| 2024 | 15 | Flash Flood | $42.6M |
| 2023 | 36 | Excessive Heat | $22,500 |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $51.0M |
| 2021 | 13 | Flash Flood | $1000.9M |
| 2020 | 13 | Storm Surge/Tide | $25.1M |
| 2019 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
River Ridge is about 3% of Jefferson Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson Parish, which includes River Ridge, is typically good — 227 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
227
per year
Moderate Days
137
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson Parish, county-wide
River Ridge is about 3% of Jefferson Parish’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
River Ridge has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 46°F | 5.18" |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 4.13" |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 79°F | 62°F | 5.22" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.64" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.62" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 6.79" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 6.91" |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 5.11" |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 3.87" |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 4.82" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in River Ridge
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside River Ridge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
River Oaks Hospital
Psychiatric · 0.7 mi away · New Orleans
Ochsner Medical Center Acute
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · New Orleans
Omega Hospital, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · 4.3 mi away · Metairie
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education10.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in River Ridge
River Ridge's student/teacher ratio is 10.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near River Ridge (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
5.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,638 students · in-state tuition $9,472 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,518 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,812 students · in-state tuition $51,664 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,326 (10 yrs after entry)
Xavier University of Louisiana
6.5 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,628 students · in-state tuition $30,298 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,063 students · in-state tuition $23,918 · 47% graduate · median earnings $43,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at New Orleans
11.2 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,055 students · in-state tuition $8,410 · 28% graduate · median earnings $42,300 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for River Ridge
River Ridge has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
11 mi awayPublic Libraries in River Ridge
River Ridge Library
8825 Jefferson Hwy, River Ridge
Cities Near River Ridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
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River Ridge FAQ
Is River Ridge, Louisiana affordable?⌄
River Ridge's median rent is $1,127/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $84,336/year. Median home value is $357,400.
Is River Ridge, Louisiana safe?⌄
River Ridge is policed by the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 263 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1921 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in River Ridge, Louisiana?⌄
Jefferson Parish, which includes River Ridge, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in River Ridge, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in River Ridge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,127/month and median household income is $84,336/year. The median home value is $357,400. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in River Ridge, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in River Ridge is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from