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River Ridge, LA vs Hoover, AL

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Are people in Hoover older or younger than people in River Ridge?
- The Median Age in Hoover is 7.6 years younger than in River Ridge.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hoover or River Ridge?
- Hoover housing costs are 26.1% more expensive than River Ridge housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hoover or River Ridge?
- The average commute for residents of Hoover is 0.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of River Ridge.

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.

Things to do in Hoover?
Hoover, Alabama is a bustling suburb just south of Birmingham known for its modern shopping centers and various outlets.

 River Ridge, LAHoover, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock91,371329,725,481
 Median Income$78,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$302,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock1.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.54  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Hoover    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hoover is in central Alabama and is a suburb of Birmigham. It has a mild four season climate wellsuited to nature lovers, golfers, and  More

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Over 19 years ago

Hoover, Alabama has a wide range of home buying opportunities. A huge plus is the up and coming TND community at The Preserve. The homes in this quaint neighborhood  More

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Over 20 years ago

Good municipal facilities (City Recreation Center, great library, good police and fire protection). Good schools (especially for Alabama). Traffic is heavy at  More

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