Living in Chauvin, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Chauvin · Census data 2020–2024
Chauvin has 2,502 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $52,619 (13% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $99,600, the median rent is $833/month.
Chauvin at a glance
- Population
- 2,502
- Median age
- 32.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $52,619State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $99,600State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $833/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 72.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Chauvin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Chauvin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Chauvin the median home value is $99,600, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, which is 44% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Chauvin median household income
The median household income in Chauvin is $52,619 and the income per person is $22,676. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Chauvin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,016
- Owner-occupied
- 72.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.9%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.66
Chauvin demographics
- Population
- 2,502
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 940
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Chauvin ›
Education in Chauvin
6% of adults 25 and older in Chauvin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Chauvin
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.5%
Chauvin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chauvin | 2,502 | $52,619 | $99,600 | $833 |
| Montegut | 1,266 | $57,076 | $123,600 | $1,021 |
| Dulac | 517 | $38,750 | $106,500 | $585 |
| Bourg | 2,239 | $69,094 | $170,500 | $1,347 |
| Presquille | 2,062 | $112,000 | $272,100 | — |
| Houma | 32,392 | $58,194 | $205,900 | $1,058 |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $63,958 | $189,100 | $1,107 |
| Lockport | 2,618 | $60,398 | $160,800 | $958 |
| Lockport Heights | 1,481 | $125,654 | $322,700 | $1,036 |
More for people moving to Chauvin
Chauvin ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Chauvin: FAQ
What is the median household income in Chauvin, LA?
The median household income in Chauvin is $52,619, 13% 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 Chauvin?
The median home value in Chauvin is $99,600, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Chauvin?
The median gross rent in Chauvin is $833 per month, about 44% of household income.
Is Chauvin, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Chauvin?
The median age in Chauvin is 32.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Chauvin?
The average commute to work in Chauvin is 29 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Chauvin?
The unemployment rate in Chauvin is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Chauvin?
6% of adults in Chauvin 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.
Last updated: