Living in Bernice, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bernice · Census data 2020–2024
Bernice has 1,355 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $26,399 (57% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $80,300, the median rent is $695/month.
Bernice is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bernice at a glance
- Population
- 1,355
- Median age
- 41.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $26,399State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $80,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $695/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bernice a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Bernice
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bernice the median home value is $80,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $695 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,180 a month in housing costs.
Bernice median household income
The median household income in Bernice is $26,399 and the income per person is $19,129. 28.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Bernice: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 641
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 17.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.45
Bernice demographics
- Population
- 1,355
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 529
- Foreign-born
- 16%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bernice ›
Education in Bernice
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Bernice have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bernice
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 11.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 58.8%
Bernice vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice | 1,355 | $26,399 | $80,300 | $695 |
| Lillie | 133 | $53,750 | — | — |
| Dubach | 709 | $36,583 | $104,700 | $867 |
| Lisbon | 251 | $57,917 | $66,400 | — |
| Vienna | 587 | $95,000 | $356,300 | $592 |
| Farmerville | 3,407 | $26,356 | $104,900 | $765 |
| Downsville | 223 | $69,028 | $235,400 | $900 |
| Ruston | 22,284 | $31,120 | $225,300 | $816 |
| Choudrant | 1,319 | $72,679 | $313,500 | $943 |
More for people moving to Bernice
Bernice ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bernice: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bernice, LA?
The median household income in Bernice is $26,399, 57% lower 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 Bernice?
The median home value in Bernice is $80,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Bernice?
The median gross rent in Bernice is $695 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Bernice, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 28.1%.
What is the median age in Bernice?
The median age in Bernice is 41.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Bernice?
The average commute to work in Bernice is 21 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bernice?
The unemployment rate in Bernice is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bernice?
7.8% of adults in Bernice 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.
Last updated: