Living in Belcher, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Belcher · Census data 2020–2024
Belcher has 204 residents with a median age of 38.7. The median household income is $90,000 (48% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $170,800, the median rent is $1,109/month.
Belcher is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Belcher at a glance
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 38.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $90,000State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $170,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,109/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Belcher a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Belcher
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Belcher the median home value is $170,800, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,109 per month, which is 16.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,594 a month in housing costs.
Belcher median household income
The median household income in Belcher is $90,000 and the income per person is $38,464. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Belcher: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 97
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.55
Belcher demographics
- Population
- 204
- Median age
- 38.7
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 80
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Belcher ›
Education in Belcher
28.9% of adults 25 and older in Belcher have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 15.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Belcher
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 82.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.3%
Belcher vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belcher | 204 | $90,000 | $170,800 | $1,109 |
| Gilliam | 117 | $93,750 | $142,000 | — |
| Benton | 2,548 | $58,143 | $201,000 | $873 |
| Oil City | 1,184 | $21,325 | $70,000 | $413 |
| Mooringsport | 688 | $21,989 | $76,700 | $675 |
| Hosston | 333 | $80,625 | — | $768 |
| Blanchard | 3,437 | $75,069 | $208,600 | $842 |
| Vivian | 2,975 | $22,237 | $62,700 | $726 |
| Plain Dealing | 929 | $48,894 | $140,300 | $487 |
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What is the median household income in Belcher, LA?
The median household income in Belcher is $90,000, 48% 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 Belcher?
The median home value in Belcher is $170,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Belcher?
The median gross rent in Belcher is $1,109 per month, about 16.5% of household income.
Is Belcher, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 21% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Belcher?
The median age in Belcher is 38.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Belcher?
The average commute to work in Belcher is 24 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Belcher?
The unemployment rate in Belcher is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Belcher?
28.9% of adults in Belcher 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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