Living in Buras, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buras · Census data 2020–2024
Buras has 607 residents with a median age of 56.2. The median household income is $54,167 (11% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $45,300.
Buras is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Buras at a glance
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 56.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $54,167State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $45,300State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 84.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Buras a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Buras
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buras the median home value is $45,300, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $804 a month in housing costs.
Buras median household income
The median household income in Buras is $54,167 and the income per person is $26,911. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Buras: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 475
- Owner-occupied
- 84.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.1%
- Vacant
- 42.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.23
42.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Buras has many vacation and second homes.
Buras demographics
- Population
- 607
- Median age
- 56.2
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 272
- Foreign-born
- 37.7%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buras ›
Education in Buras
4% of adults 25 and older in Buras have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buras
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.4%
Buras vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buras | 607 | $54,167 | $45,300 | — |
| Boothville | 586 | $26,514 | $65,700 | — |
| Empire | 988 | $47,083 | $152,900 | — |
| Venice | 259 | $66,989 | — | — |
| Port Sulphur | 1,593 | $52,289 | $84,200 | — |
| Poydras | 2,260 | $59,105 | $132,800 | $1,114 |
| Lafitte | 488 | $29,886 | $316,400 | — |
| Violet | 4,122 | $51,038 | $173,500 | $942 |
| Barataria | 544 | $78,869 | $181,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Buras, LA?
The median household income in Buras is $54,167, 11% 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 Buras?
The median home value in Buras is $45,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Buras, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
What is the median age in Buras?
The median age in Buras is 56.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Buras?
The average commute to work in Buras is 22 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buras?
The unemployment rate in Buras is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buras?
4% of adults in Buras 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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