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River Ridge, LA is a small city located in Jefferson Parish. It is close to downtown New Orleans and provides easy access to the Mississippi River. The city offers a variety of amenities such as restaurants, shopping centers, parks, schools and libraries. The community has a diverse population that includes families, singles and retirees. The cost of living in River Ridge is fairly low with 2 bedroom rental costs averaging around $1,470 compared to $1,430 in the US overall. Additionally grocery costs are slightly below the US average at 99 versus 100 on the Grocery Cost Index. Local companies in River Ridge include Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, C&S Wholesale Grocers Inc., and Boomtown Casino & Hotel New Orleans. With its affordable cost of living and abundance of amenities, River Ridge offers an attractive option for those looking to relocate or settle down near New Orleans.

River Ridge has an unemployment rate of 7.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

River Ridge has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 25.0%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for River Ridge
- The Sales Tax Rate for River Ridge is 9.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for River Ridge is 6.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for River Ridge
- The average income of a River Ridge resident is $36,709 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a River Ridge resident is $78,003 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyRiver Ridge, LouisianaUnited States
  7.66
  -7.3%-6.2%
  25.0%33.5%
  9.2%6.2%
  6.0%4.6%
  $44,989$37,638
  $78,003$69,021
  $95,227$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.6%0.5%
  8.7%6.8%
  6.5%10.0%
  4.9%2.5%
  10.3%11.0%
  4.8%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.9%1.9%
  9.2%4.7%
  1.5%1.9%
  8.4%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.8%4.2%
  8.5%9.3%
  16.7%14.0%
  2.7%2.1%
  2.5%7.0%
  3.7%4.8%
  4.4%4.7%
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Over 15 years ago

The climate in southern Louisiana is quite nice, very mild winters but summer can be quite warm. If you like warm and no snow, its  More

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Over 18 years ago

Great, small town. Wonderful community. Truly. However - property prices are now a problem and so is living outside of New Orleans. It's no fun looking at what is  More

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