Living in Brusly, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Brusly · Census data 2020–2024
Brusly has 2,593 residents with a median age of 35.2. The median household income is $105,538 (74% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $253,900, the median rent is $1,469/month.
Brusly at a glance
- Population
- 2,593
- Median age
- 35.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $105,538State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $253,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,469/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 89.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Brusly a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 19.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Brusly
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Brusly the median home value is $253,900, 24% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,469 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,521 a month in housing costs.
Brusly median household income
The median household income in Brusly is $105,538 and the income per person is $37,189. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Brusly: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,048
- Owner-occupied
- 89.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.5%
- Vacant
- 13.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.86
Brusly demographics
- Population
- 2,593
- Median age
- 35.2
- Under 18
- 29.9%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 906
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Brusly ›
Education in Brusly
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Brusly have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Brusly
- Unemployment rate
- 19.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Brusly vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brusly | 2,593 | $105,538 | $253,900 | $1,469 |
| Addis | 7,252 | $108,041 | $247,400 | $1,273 |
| Port Allen | 4,942 | $59,474 | $181,300 | $958 |
| Gardere | 12,223 | $55,409 | $243,300 | $1,157 |
| Plaquemine | 6,075 | $69,366 | $176,300 | $880 |
| Baton Rouge | 222,771 | $49,994 | $234,700 | $1,067 |
| Crescent | 376 | $83,056 | $215,200 | — |
| Merrydale | 9,490 | $41,500 | $136,100 | $1,311 |
| Grosse Tete | 293 | $56,587 | $160,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in Brusly, LA?
The median household income in Brusly is $105,538, 74% 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 Brusly?
The median home value in Brusly is $253,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Brusly?
The median gross rent in Brusly is $1,469 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Brusly, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Brusly?
The median age in Brusly is 35.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Brusly?
The average commute to work in Brusly is 26 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Brusly?
The unemployment rate in Brusly is 19.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Brusly?
25.6% of adults in Brusly 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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