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Cost of living in River Ridge summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in River Ridge. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Louisiana. Key points include:
The cost of living in River Ridge is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in River Ridge is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in River Ridge is $356,834.
The median income in River Ridge is $84,336.
River Ridge's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In River Ridge Comparison Table
| Living Expense | River Ridge | Louisiana | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 91 | 100 |
| Services | 95 | 97 | 100 |
| Groceries | 93 | 97 | 100 |
| Health | 124 | 82 | 100 |
| Housing | 96 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 96 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
River Ridge, LA Weather
The average high in River Ridge is 78.3° and the average low is 61.1°.
There are 76.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 63.1 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | River Ridge |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 78.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 76.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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River Ridge Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in River Ridge
The current population in River Ridge is 13,312. The population has decreased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13,312 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 13,170 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 13,362 | -0.5% |
| 2021 | 13,435 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 13,690 | 2.6% |
| 2019 | 13,337 | 0.7% |
| 2018 | 13,241 | -4.1% |
| 2017 | 13,809 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 13,706 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 13,636 | -1.4% |
| 2014 | 13,835 | 3.7% |
| 2013 | 13,335 | -1.4% |
| 2012 | 13,518 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 13,324 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 13,412 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in River Ridge
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River Ridge is:
75.1% White with 9,998 White residents.
8.1% African American with 1,084 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
0.5% Asian with 73 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 133 Other residents.
3.5% Two Or More with 461 Two Or More residents.
11.7% Hispanic with 1,555 Hispanic residents.
| Race | River Ridge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.1% | 55.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.1% | 30.5% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.5% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.7% | 7.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in River Ridge
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River Ridge is 50.6% female with 6,730 female residents.
River Ridge is 49.4% male with 6,581 male residents.
| Gender | River Ridge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in River Ridge for adults over 25
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4.0% of adults in River Ridge completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in River Ridge completed 9-12th grade.
23.0% of adults in River Ridge completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in River Ridge completed some college.
6.0% of adults in River Ridge completed associate's degree.
25.0% of adults in River Ridge completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in River Ridge completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in River Ridge completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in River Ridge completed doctorate degree.
| Education | River Ridge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 32.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 25.0% | 17.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 7.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For River Ridge, Louisiana
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5.4% of households in River Ridge earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in River Ridge earn $10,000 to $14,999.
9.8% of households in River Ridge earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.6% of households in River Ridge earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.1% of households in River Ridge earn $35,000 to $49,999.
11.1% of households in River Ridge earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.9% of households in River Ridge earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.0% of households in River Ridge earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.2% of households in River Ridge earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.8% of households in River Ridge earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | River Ridge | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.4% | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 5.8% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 9.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.6% | 8.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.1% | 11.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.1% | 15.9% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.9% | 11.7% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.8% | 7.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
