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Ruston, LA
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Population: 22,286
Home Price: $195,800
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Overview
Ruston is a small city in the state of Louisiana with a population of 22,286. Ruston has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(B) Good
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
14.3 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Ruston, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$20,874
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$34,554
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
21.0%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
24.1
39.1
42.3
Gender
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
Male
49.2%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
50.8%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
White
49.0%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
42.1%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
1.1%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
2.8%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
1.7%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.1%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$195,800
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$599
$591
$801
Family Households
26.5%
26.5%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
39.5%
39.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
35.2%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
64.8%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.1%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
22.3%
22.3%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
17.6%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
5.6%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
29.9%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
63.1%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
63.8%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
Murder
13.5
6.3
3.0
Rape
0.0
37.6
38.0
Robbery
45.2
62.7
40.7
Assault
325.1
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Ruston
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
474.1
635.4
336.1
Theft
2551.0
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
31.6
165.4
167.1
Arson
0.0
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Ruston, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
fast food
fried food
small batches
cooking
popeyes
fried chicken
sweet tea
steak
personal chef
beef
meat
bread
gumbo
crawfish
wine
steak fajitas
skincare
cheese
texmex
sausage gumbo
high school football
football
college football
college basketball
basketball
baseball
athlete
volleyball
athletics
sports analyst
softball
pittsburgh sports
video games
coaches
athletic training
athletic
teams
wrestling
recruiting
tennis
home decor
digital artist
fine art
collection
webcomic
library
photography
showcasing
portraits
art historian
canvas
cinema
studio
architecture
literature
creative
creation
icon
landscapes
nft
spending time
spare time
youtuber
video games
duplicate bridge
books
photography
horror movies
gaming
stock market investor
gaming anime
anime
nerdy
gardening
pokmon
pokemon
camping
sports
radio show
booking
mobile dj
ent
arts
photography
gaming
marketing
public relations
cinema
studio
internet radio
gaming anime
streetwear
influencer
creative
hip hop
journalism
tv
sports
summer
savvycat
space
arts
photography
pool
winter
beach
facility
landscapes
landscaping
nature
gardening
camping
home decor
shopping online
pre order
gift card
clothing
apparel
handmade
waistbeads
walmart
mobile mechanic
tees
farmers market
accessories
candles
cafe
packaged
shopped
shipping
mcdonalds
liquor store
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