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River Ridge
Sandwiched between Harahan and Kenner, River Ridge sits along a 3-mile stretch of Jefferson Highway. The neighborhood is near the Mississippi River and located in Jefferson Parish. River Ridge is an off the beaten path area known for its quiet living and its variety of homes to meet any budget, many of which have larger than average size lots. There are many playgrounds for children, plenty of restaurants, coffee shops and Elmwood’s shopping district is located nearby. River Ridge’s population is ideal with just over 13,000 residents, making this community a nice size. Traveling in and out of the area is made easy by its accessibility to the Earhart Expressway. Most River Ridge residents own their homes and enjoy family-oriented lifestyles. There art a nice selection of K-12 schools nearby and easy access to Ochsner Medical Center’s Main Campus and the New Orleans airport make settling in this delightful community an excellent choice.