Living in Berwick, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berwick · Census data 2020–2024
Berwick has 4,607 residents with a median age of 34.8. The median household income is $51,580 (15% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $212,400, the median rent is $493/month.
Berwick at a glance
- Population
- 4,607
- Median age
- 34.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,580State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $212,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $493/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Berwick a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 18.6%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Berwick
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berwick the median home value is $212,400, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $493 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,399 a month in housing costs.
Berwick median household income
The median household income in Berwick is $51,580 and the income per person is $29,060. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Berwick: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,958
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 12.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.68
Berwick demographics
- Population
- 4,607
- Median age
- 34.8
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 1,712
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berwick ›
Education in Berwick
27.3% of adults 25 and older in Berwick have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berwick
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Berwick vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berwick | 4,607 | $51,580 | $212,400 | $493 |
| Bayou Vista | 3,842 | $40,500 | $144,700 | $864 |
| Morgan City | 11,064 | $56,474 | $155,200 | $917 |
| Patterson | 5,744 | $49,886 | $160,400 | $878 |
| Siracusaville | 515 | $78,085 | $95,000 | — |
| Amelia | 1,712 | $55,472 | $87,500 | $583 |
| Bayou L'Ourse | 2,132 | $60,219 | $87,800 | $774 |
| Centerville | 685 | $74,509 | $320,400 | — |
| Franklin | 6,461 | $39,518 | $104,400 | $814 |
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What is the median household income in Berwick, LA?
The median household income in Berwick is $51,580, 15% 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 Berwick?
The median home value in Berwick is $212,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Berwick?
The median gross rent in Berwick is $493 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Berwick, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 18.6%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in Berwick?
The median age in Berwick is 34.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Berwick?
The average commute to work in Berwick is 21 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berwick?
The unemployment rate in Berwick is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berwick?
27.3% of adults in Berwick 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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