Living in Barataria, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barataria · Census data 2020–2024
Barataria has 544 residents with a median age of 53.5. The median household income is $78,869 (30% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $181,500.
Barataria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barataria at a glance
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 53.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $78,869State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $181,500State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Barataria a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Barataria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barataria the median home value is $181,500, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,669 a month in housing costs.
Barataria median household income
The median household income in Barataria is $78,869 and the income per person is $40,338. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Barataria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 356
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 36.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.40
36.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Barataria has many vacation and second homes.
Barataria demographics
- Population
- 544
- Median age
- 53.5
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 227
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barataria ›
Education in Barataria
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Barataria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barataria
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 88.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.2%
Barataria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barataria | 544 | $78,869 | $181,500 | — |
| Lafitte | 488 | $29,886 | $316,400 | — |
| Jean Lafitte | 2,266 | $64,452 | $205,200 | $941 |
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $191,100 | $1,382 |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
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What is the median household income in Barataria, LA?
The median household income in Barataria is $78,869, 30% 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 Barataria?
The median home value in Barataria is $181,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Barataria, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Barataria?
The median age in Barataria is 53.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Barataria?
The average commute to work in Barataria is 40 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barataria?
The unemployment rate in Barataria is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barataria?
7.4% of adults in Barataria 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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