Ruston, LA
2 neighborhoods · 35,012 residents · Louisiana
C+
52/100
26
Safety Score
28
Affordability
$37K
Median Income
$209K
Median Home Value
Is Ruston, LA a Good Place to Live?
Ruston receives an overall livability grade of C+ (52/100), suggesting room for improvement compared to other areas in Louisiana. Safety scores F (26/100). Affordability scores F (28/100) with a median household income of $36,679 and median home values around $209,400.
About 20% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the unemployment rate is 2.4%. 47% of housing is owner-occupied. The median age is 23.
$814
Median Rent/mo
20%
College Educated
2.4%
Unemployment
47%
Owner-Occupied
23
Median Age
35,012
Population
2
Zip Codes
Lincoln
County
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Neighborhoods in Ruston
Scores are percentile-based (0–100) derived from US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and FBI crime data. A score of 80 means this area ranks better than 80% of all US locations on that metric.