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River Ridge Local Guide

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Living in River Ridge, LA

The small city of River Ridge, Louisiana is home to just under 14,000 people. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults appear in smaller numbers. Overall, the city's residents, at an average age of just over 43, skew older than most cities in Louisiana. Just 29% of residents rent in River Ridge, as most own their homes. With an average rent of $1,085 a month, exceeding the state average by $200 per month, relatively high rent costs may be playing a role in the higher levels of ownership.

There are three primary industries in River Ridge: healthcare, retail, and construction. Combined, these industries make up 18% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of the city's population works in sales, which ranks as the top profession in the city. With an average annual income of about $85K, River Ridge workers earn about $24,000 more than the average Louisiana resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (21%), River Ridge has a relatively high concentration of residents over the age of 25 with a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (26%).

Averaging about 24 minutes, River Ridge's commute time is shorter than nearly 70% of cities in the state. Driving a vehicle is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 46% of commuters, while public transportation isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.