How many renters in River Ridge, LA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.5% (±16.1 points) of renting households in River Ridge, LA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
49.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.5% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 49.9% (±13.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.0% (±12.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in River Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.8% (±5.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.2% (±6.9 points) | 10.3% | 10.8% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.8% (±8.1 points) | 11.3% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.8% (±5.2 points) | 11.0% | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.6% (±9.3 points) | 8.8% | 8.5% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 49.9% (±13.2 points) | 45.6% | 46.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
River Ridge against Jefferson Parish, its state and the nation
| River Ridge | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.5% (±16.1 points) | 54.4% (±2.7 points) | 54.8% (±0.9 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 49.9% (±13.2 points) | 45.6% (±2.3 points) | 46.3% (±0.8 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.0% (±12.7 points) | 32.5% (±1.3 points) | 32.8% (±0.5 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $30,798 (±$9,170) | $42,706 (±$2,021) | $35,607 (±$539) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,127 (±$80) | $1,190 (±$13) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In River Ridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson Parish (54.4%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson Parish, River Ridge ranks 9 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 109 of 397.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near River Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Ridge | — | 64.5% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Waggaman | 1.5 mi | 73.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harahan | 1.9 mi | 48.7% (±15.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood | 2.1 mi | 24.0% (±9.1 points) | Lower |
| Metairie | 3.8 mi | 49.6% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 4.0 mi | 59.8% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenner | 4.1 mi | 55.7% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridge City | 4.1 mi | 53.3% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale | 4.3 mi | 65.2% (±32.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Elmwood, LA (24.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Woodmere | 70.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 4 | Gretna | 70.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 5 | Estelle | 70.0% (±23.7 points) |
| 6 | Westwego | 65.8% (±20.2 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Avondale | 65.2% (±32.1 points) |
| 7 (tie) | Harvey | 65.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 9 | River Ridge | 64.5% (±16.1 points) |
| 10 | Jefferson | 59.8% (±10.8 points) |
| 11 | Marrero | 58.7% (±11.1 points) |
| 12 | Kenner | 55.7% (±5.6 points) |
| 13 | Grand Isle | 55.6% (±76.1 points) |
| 14 | Terrytown | 53.7% (±10.7 points) |
| 15 | Bridge City | 53.3% (±24.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 19 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
River Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about River Ridge
Are renters in River Ridge rent-burdened?
64.5% of renting households in River Ridge pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in River Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in River Ridge, LA spends 35.0% (±12.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Ridge CDP, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Ridge CDP, Louisiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Ridge CDP, Louisiana
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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