Living in Bayou L'Ourse, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bayou L'Ourse · Census data 2020–2024
Bayou L'Ourse has 2,132 residents with a median age of 39.5. The median household income is $60,219 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $87,800, the median rent is $774/month.
Bayou L'Ourse at a glance
- Population
- 2,132
- Median age
- 39.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $60,219State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $87,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $774/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Bayou L'Ourse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Bayou L'Ourse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bayou L'Ourse the median home value is $87,800, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $774 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,355 a month in housing costs.
Bayou L'Ourse median household income
The median household income in Bayou L'Ourse is $60,219 and the income per person is $35,592. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Bayou L'Ourse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 867
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 3.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.56
Bayou L'Ourse demographics
- Population
- 2,132
- Median age
- 39.5
- Under 18
- 23.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 833
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 2.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bayou L'Ourse ›
Education in Bayou L'Ourse
16% of adults 25 and older in Bayou L'Ourse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bayou L'Ourse
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 92.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.6%
Bayou L'Ourse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou L'Ourse | 2,132 | $60,219 | $87,800 | $774 |
| Amelia | 1,712 | $55,472 | $87,500 | $583 |
| Siracusaville | 515 | $78,085 | $95,000 | — |
| Morgan City | 11,064 | $56,474 | $155,200 | $917 |
| Labadieville | 1,408 | $48,056 | $153,100 | $1,460 |
| Berwick | 4,607 | $51,580 | $212,400 | $493 |
| Supreme | 803 | $29,760 | — | — |
| Bayou Vista | 3,842 | $40,500 | $144,700 | $864 |
| Schriever | 6,690 | $66,571 | $179,300 | $990 |
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What is the median household income in Bayou L'Ourse, LA?
The median household income in Bayou L'Ourse is $60,219, 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 Bayou L'Ourse?
The median home value in Bayou L'Ourse is $87,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Bayou L'Ourse?
The median gross rent in Bayou L'Ourse is $774 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Bayou L'Ourse, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 16.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in Bayou L'Ourse?
The median age in Bayou L'Ourse is 39.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Bayou L'Ourse?
The average commute to work in Bayou L'Ourse is 22 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bayou L'Ourse?
The unemployment rate in Bayou L'Ourse is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bayou L'Ourse?
16% of adults in Bayou L'Ourse 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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