Living in Cecilia, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cecilia · Census data 2020–2024
Cecilia has 1,742 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $67,109 (10% higher than the Louisiana median), the median rent is $804/month.
Cecilia at a glance
- Population
- 1,742
- Median age
- 32.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $67,109State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $804/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Cecilia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 22.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Cecilia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cecilia the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $804 per month, which is 47.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,294 a month in housing costs.
Cecilia median household income
The median household income in Cecilia is $67,109 and the income per person is $24,805. 22.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Cecilia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 758
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 29.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.26
Cecilia demographics
- Population
- 1,742
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 30.1%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 535
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cecilia ›
Education in Cecilia
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Cecilia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cecilia
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 79.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Cecilia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilia | 1,742 | $67,109 | — | $804 |
| Henderson | 1,779 | $48,750 | $93,800 | $736 |
| Breaux Bridge | 7,501 | $47,806 | $175,900 | $891 |
| Arnaudville | 1,239 | $16,111 | $83,400 | $502 |
| Parks | 963 | $86,458 | $152,600 | — |
| Carencro | 11,619 | $63,401 | $214,800 | $944 |
| Catahoula | 594 | $44,539 | $151,600 | — |
| Leonville | 1,395 | $43,015 | $182,800 | $693 |
| Grand Coteau | 959 | $34,730 | $117,500 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Cecilia, LA?
The median household income in Cecilia is $67,109, 10% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Cecilia?
The median gross rent in Cecilia is $804 per month, about 47.1% of household income.
Is Cecilia, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Cecilia?
The median age in Cecilia is 32.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Cecilia?
The average commute to work in Cecilia is 20 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cecilia?
The unemployment rate in Cecilia is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cecilia?
22.4% of adults in Cecilia 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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