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Jefferson, LA vs River Ridge, LA

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Are people in River Ridge older or younger than people in Jefferson?
- The Median Age in River Ridge is 2.9 years older than in Jefferson.

Are housing costs cheaper in River Ridge or Jefferson?
- River Ridge housing costs are 27.3% more expensive than Jefferson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, River Ridge or Jefferson?
- The average commute for residents of River Ridge is 1.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jefferson.

Things to do in Jefferson?
Jefferson is located in East Baton Rouge Parish Louisiana with a population 6671 according to the most recent United States Census Bureau estimate (as per July 2020). Its downtown district houses several attractions including Mardi Gras statues created by local artisans and galleries containing works from regional artists all housed within restored 19th century buildings.

Things to do in River Ridge?
River Ridge, LA is a pleasant suburb east of New Orleans featuring several spectacular spots such as John James Audubon State Park perfect for exploring or Fort Pike ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Battle of New Orleans Reenactment celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Jefferson, LARiver Ridge, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,435329,725,481
 Median Income$50,346  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock45.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$237,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jefferson    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

New Orleans Metro area is still coming back after Katrina! An area called Old Jefferson (near where the Causeway meets the Mississippi River) was not flooded by Katrina,  More

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Reviews for River Ridge    2 Reviews

Over 16 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 19 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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