Living in Broussard, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Broussard · Census data 2020–2024
Broussard has 14,322 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $116,179 (91% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $310,200, the median rent is $1,010/month.
Broussard at a glance
- Population
- 14,322
- Median age
- 35.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $116,179State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $310,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 83.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Broussard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 91% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Broussard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Broussard the median home value is $310,200, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 29.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,729 a month in housing costs.
Broussard median household income
The median household income in Broussard is $116,179 and the income per person is $48,339. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Broussard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,658
- Owner-occupied
- 83.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.7%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 2.81
Broussard demographics
- Population
- 14,322
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 28.4%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 5,051
- Foreign-born
- 2.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Broussard ›
Education in Broussard
36.1% of adults 25 and older in Broussard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Broussard
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 88.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Broussard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broussard | 14,322 | $116,179 | $310,200 | $1,010 |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | $105,876 | $287,700 | $1,278 |
| Cade | 1,710 | $72,839 | $204,900 | — |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,100 |
| Milton | 2,793 | $105,625 | $264,800 | — |
| St. Martinville | 5,297 | $36,130 | $100,100 | $765 |
| Parks | 963 | $86,458 | $152,600 | — |
| Maurice | 2,584 | $90,833 | $241,000 | $1,053 |
| Breaux Bridge | 7,501 | $47,806 | $175,900 | $891 |
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What is the median household income in Broussard, LA?
The median household income in Broussard is $116,179, 91% 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 Broussard?
The median home value in Broussard is $310,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Broussard?
The median gross rent in Broussard is $1,010 per month, about 29.9% of household income.
Is Broussard, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 91% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Broussard?
The median age in Broussard is 35.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Broussard?
The average commute to work in Broussard is 20 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Broussard?
The unemployment rate in Broussard is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Broussard?
36.1% of adults in Broussard 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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