Living in Central, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Central · Census data 2020–2024
Central has 29,783 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $89,554 (47% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $288,700, the median rent is $1,309/month.
Central at a glance
- Population
- 29,783
- Median age
- 40.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $89,554State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $288,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,309/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Central a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Central
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Central the median home value is $288,700, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,309 per month, which is 48.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,879 a month in housing costs.
Central median household income
The median household income in Central is $89,554 and the income per person is $43,056. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Central: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,372
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.59
Central demographics
- Population
- 29,783
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 11,496
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Central ›
Education in Central
35.3% of adults 25 and older in Central have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Central
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Central vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | 29,783 | $89,554 | $288,700 | $1,309 |
| Monticello | 3,999 | $70,441 | $176,000 | $1,284 |
| Watson | 1,357 | $96,780 | $252,000 | — |
| Brownfields | 4,261 | $65,929 | $207,200 | $1,651 |
| Merrydale | 9,490 | $41,500 | $136,100 | $1,311 |
| Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | $188,200 | $1,014 |
| Baker | 12,253 | $54,750 | $157,900 | $993 |
| Baton Rouge | 222,771 | $49,994 | $234,700 | $1,067 |
| Zachary | 19,952 | $84,480 | $259,100 | $1,527 |
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What is the median household income in Central, LA?
The median household income in Central is $89,554, 47% 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 Central?
The median home value in Central is $288,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Central?
The median gross rent in Central is $1,309 per month, about 48.8% of household income.
Is Central, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 33% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Central?
The median age in Central is 40.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Central?
The average commute to work in Central is 29 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Central?
The unemployment rate in Central is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Central?
35.3% of adults in Central 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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