Living in Ama, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ama · Census data 2020–2024
Ama has 1,483 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $73,359 (21% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $218,600, the median rent is $1,310/month.
Ama is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ama at a glance
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 43.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $73,359State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $218,600State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,310/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 86.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Ama a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Ama
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ama the median home value is $218,600, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, which is 36.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,426 a month in housing costs.
Ama median household income
The median household income in Ama is $73,359 and the income per person is $29,972. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Ama: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 600
- Owner-occupied
- 86.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.5%
- Vacant
- 8.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.70
Ama demographics
- Population
- 1,483
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 28.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.5%
- Households
- 550
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ama ›
Education in Ama
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Ama have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ama
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 93.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.9%
Ama vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | $218,600 | $1,310 |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $273,800 | $1,625 |
| Kenner | 64,904 | $64,020 | $246,300 | $1,179 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
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What is the median household income in Ama, LA?
The median household income in Ama is $73,359, 21% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Ama?
The median home value in Ama is $218,600, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Ama?
The median gross rent in Ama is $1,310 per month, about 36.3% of household income.
Is Ama, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Ama?
The median age in Ama is 43.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Ama?
The average commute to work in Ama is 25 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ama?
The unemployment rate in Ama is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ama?
15.4% of adults in Ama have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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