Living in Chataignier, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chataignier · Census data 2020–2024
Chataignier has 367 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $32,898 (46% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $91,700, the median rent is $770/month.
Chataignier is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Chataignier at a glance
- Population
- 367
- Median age
- 28.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $32,898State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $91,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $770/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 38.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.6%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Chataignier a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Chataignier
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chataignier the median home value is $91,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $770 per month, which is 47.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,250 a month in housing costs.
Chataignier median household income
The median household income in Chataignier is $32,898 and the income per person is $19,380. 23.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Chataignier: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 193
- Owner-occupied
- 38.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 61.7%
- Vacant
- 22.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.46
Chataignier demographics
- Population
- 367
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 29.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.5%
- Households
- 149
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chataignier ›
Education in Chataignier
15.6% of adults 25 and older in Chataignier have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chataignier
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 68.5%
Chataignier vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chataignier | 367 | $32,898 | $91,700 | $770 |
| Mamou | 2,864 | $24,808 | $86,500 | $521 |
| Eunice | 9,239 | $35,436 | $122,000 | $799 |
| Ville Platte | 6,253 | $28,361 | $101,200 | $656 |
| Church Point | 4,096 | $46,087 | $96,700 | $862 |
| Opelousas | 15,495 | $32,964 | $105,100 | $717 |
| Washington | 564 | $41,563 | $85,300 | $627 |
| Pine Prairie | 934 | $33,352 | — | $758 |
| Basile | 1,790 | $52,415 | $100,700 | $900 |
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What is the median household income in Chataignier, LA?
The median household income in Chataignier is $32,898, 46% 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 Chataignier?
The median home value in Chataignier is $91,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Chataignier?
The median gross rent in Chataignier is $770 per month, about 47.5% of household income.
Is Chataignier, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 23.2%.
What is the median age in Chataignier?
The median age in Chataignier is 28.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Chataignier?
The average commute to work in Chataignier is 31 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chataignier?
The unemployment rate in Chataignier is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chataignier?
15.6% of adults in Chataignier 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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