Living in Charenton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Charenton · Census data 2020–2024
Charenton has 1,440 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $63,463 (4% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $122,400, the median rent is $1,052/month.
Charenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Charenton at a glance
- Population
- 1,440
- Median age
- 41.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $63,463State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $122,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,052/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Charenton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Charenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Charenton the median home value is $122,400, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,052 per month, which is 22.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,696 a month in housing costs.
Charenton median household income
The median household income in Charenton is $63,463 and the income per person is $53,147. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Charenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 785
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 24.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.44
Charenton demographics
- Population
- 1,440
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 7.4%
- Households
- 591
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Charenton ›
Education in Charenton
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Charenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Charenton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4%
- Drive alone
- 92.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Charenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charenton | 1,440 | $63,463 | $122,400 | $1,052 |
| Baldwin | 1,962 | $31,669 | $129,400 | $953 |
| Sorrel | 564 | $62,578 | — | — |
| Franklin | 6,461 | $39,518 | $104,400 | $814 |
| Glencoe | 144 | $30,742 | $9,999 | — |
| Jeanerette | 4,655 | $43,438 | $98,200 | $779 |
| Centerville | 685 | $74,509 | $320,400 | — |
| Lydia | 713 | $93,229 | $142,600 | — |
| Loreauville | 833 | $32,292 | $132,400 | $854 |
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What is the median household income in Charenton, LA?
The median household income in Charenton is $63,463, 4% 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 Charenton?
The median home value in Charenton is $122,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Charenton?
The median gross rent in Charenton is $1,052 per month, about 22.8% of household income.
Is Charenton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
What is the median age in Charenton?
The median age in Charenton is 41.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Charenton?
The average commute to work in Charenton is 19 minutes; 4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Charenton?
The unemployment rate in Charenton is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Charenton?
16.2% of adults in Charenton 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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