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River Ridge, LA vs Jefferson, LA

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Jefferson or River Ridge?
- Jefferson housing costs are 21.4% less expensive than River Ridge housing costs.

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

 River Ridge, LAJefferson, LAUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,500329,725,481
 Median Income$78,003  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock4338.4
 Avg. Home Price$302,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.6%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 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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