Living in Baskin, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Baskin · Census data 2020–2024
Baskin has 143 residents with a median age of 42.5. The median household income is $61,667 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $129,200, the median rent is $850/month.
Baskin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Baskin at a glance
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 42.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $61,667State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $129,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.5%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Baskin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values 40% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Baskin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Baskin the median home value is $129,200, 61% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,054 a month in housing costs.
Baskin median household income
The median household income in Baskin is $61,667 and the income per person is $25,559. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Baskin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 74
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.72
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Baskin has many vacation and second homes.
Baskin demographics
- Population
- 143
- Median age
- 42.5
- Under 18
- 28%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 50
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Baskin ›
Education in Baskin
6.5% of adults 25 and older in Baskin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Baskin
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 93.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 62%
Baskin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baskin | 143 | $61,667 | $129,200 | $850 |
| Mangham | 638 | $42,763 | $113,100 | $636 |
| Winnsboro | 4,725 | $35,573 | $92,200 | $731 |
| Rayville | 3,261 | $27,273 | $99,100 | $907 |
| Gilbert | 294 | $49,821 | $96,300 | $534 |
| Start | 852 | $110,278 | $162,100 | — |
| Wisner | 965 | $41,705 | $103,300 | $751 |
| Delhi | 2,573 | $52,132 | $118,000 | $897 |
| Columbia | 345 | $55,000 | $123,800 | $872 |
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What is the median household income in Baskin, LA?
The median household income in Baskin is $61,667, about the same as 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 Baskin?
The median home value in Baskin is $129,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Baskin?
The median gross rent in Baskin is $850 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Baskin, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values 40% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Baskin?
The median age in Baskin is 42.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Baskin?
The average commute to work in Baskin is 37 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Baskin?
The unemployment rate in Baskin is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Baskin?
6.5% of adults in Baskin 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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