Living in Arabi, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Arabi · Census data 2020–2024
Arabi has 4,625 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $56,813 (6% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $225,500, the median rent is $981/month.
Arabi at a glance
- Population
- 4,625
- Median age
- 37.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $56,813State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $225,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 68.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Arabi a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Arabi
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Arabi the median home value is $225,500, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,512 a month in housing costs.
Arabi median household income
The median household income in Arabi is $56,813 and the income per person is $32,796. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Arabi: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,185
- Owner-occupied
- 68.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.3%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.43
Arabi demographics
- Population
- 4,625
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 1,905
- Foreign-born
- 8.7%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Arabi ›
Education in Arabi
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Arabi have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Arabi
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Arabi vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arabi | 4,625 | $56,813 | $225,500 | $981 |
| Chalmette | 22,616 | $54,904 | $214,700 | $1,110 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Meraux | 7,918 | $76,021 | $208,700 | $1,055 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Violet | 4,122 | $51,038 | $173,500 | $942 |
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What is the median household income in Arabi, LA?
The median household income in Arabi is $56,813, 6% lower 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 Arabi?
The median home value in Arabi is $225,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Arabi?
The median gross rent in Arabi is $981 per month, about 40.8% of household income.
Is Arabi, LA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Arabi?
The median age in Arabi is 37.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Arabi?
The average commute to work in Arabi is 28 minutes; 6.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Arabi?
The unemployment rate in Arabi is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Arabi?
26.9% of adults in Arabi 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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