Living in Bayou Cane, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bayou Cane · Census data 2020–2024
Bayou Cane has 21,253 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $74,350 (22% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $188,700, the median rent is $1,101/month.
Bayou Cane at a glance
- Population
- 21,253
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $74,350State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $188,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,101/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Bayou Cane a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Bayou Cane
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bayou Cane the median home value is $188,700, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,101 per month, which is 21.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,448 a month in housing costs.
Bayou Cane median household income
The median household income in Bayou Cane is $74,350 and the income per person is $32,807. 16% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Bayou Cane: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,266
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 11.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.53
Bayou Cane demographics
- Population
- 21,253
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 25.1%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 8,238
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bayou Cane ›
Education in Bayou Cane
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Bayou Cane have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bayou Cane
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 86%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.7%
Bayou Cane vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Cane | 21,253 | $74,350 | $188,700 | $1,101 |
| Houma | 32,392 | $58,194 | $205,900 | $1,058 |
| Gray | 5,154 | $54,559 | $139,400 | $1,025 |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $63,958 | $189,100 | $1,107 |
| Presquille | 2,062 | $112,000 | $272,100 | — |
| Schriever | 6,690 | $66,571 | $179,300 | $990 |
| Bourg | 2,239 | $69,094 | $170,500 | $1,347 |
| Lafourche Crossing | 2,790 | $73,309 | $269,100 | $1,591 |
| Raceland | 9,585 | $60,286 | $187,800 | $629 |
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What is the median household income in Bayou Cane, LA?
The median household income in Bayou Cane is $74,350, 22% 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 Bayou Cane?
The median home value in Bayou Cane is $188,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Bayou Cane?
The median gross rent in Bayou Cane is $1,101 per month, about 21.7% of household income.
Is Bayou Cane, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 16%.
What is the median age in Bayou Cane?
The median age in Bayou Cane is 36.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Bayou Cane?
The average commute to work in Bayou Cane is 23 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bayou Cane?
The unemployment rate in Bayou Cane is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bayou Cane?
19.3% of adults in Bayou Cane 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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