Living in Avondale, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avondale · Census data 2020–2024
Avondale has 4,608 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $48,661 (20% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $136,400, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Avondale at a glance
- Population
- 4,608
- Median age
- 31.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $48,661State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $136,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Avondale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 30.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Avondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avondale the median home value is $136,400, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,284 a month in housing costs.
Avondale median household income
The median household income in Avondale is $48,661 and the income per person is $21,772. 30.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Avondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,797
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.84
Avondale demographics
- Population
- 4,608
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 1,622
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avondale ›
Education in Avondale
20.6% of adults 25 and older in Avondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avondale
- Unemployment rate
- 8.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.3%
Avondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
More for people moving to Avondale
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What is the median household income in Avondale, LA?
The median household income in Avondale is $48,661, 20% 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 Avondale?
The median home value in Avondale is $136,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Avondale?
The median gross rent in Avondale is $1,200 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Avondale, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 8.6%; a poverty rate of 30.9%.
What is the median age in Avondale?
The median age in Avondale is 31.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Avondale?
The average commute to work in Avondale is 24 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avondale?
The unemployment rate in Avondale is 8.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avondale?
20.6% of adults in Avondale 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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