Living in Church Point, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Church Point · Census data 2020–2024
Church Point has 4,096 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $46,087 (24% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $96,700, the median rent is $862/month.
Church Point at a glance
- Population
- 4,096
- Median age
- 41.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $46,087State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $96,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $862/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 51.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Church Point a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 24%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Church Point
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Church Point the median home value is $96,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
Church Point median household income
The median household income in Church Point is $46,087 and the income per person is $24,464. 24% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Church Point: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,650
- Owner-occupied
- 51.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.4%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.74
Church Point demographics
- Population
- 4,096
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 1,460
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Church Point ›
Education in Church Point
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Church Point have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Church Point
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 15.3%
- Drive alone
- 60.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 9.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Church Point vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Point | 4,096 | $46,087 | $96,700 | $862 |
| Cankton | 514 | $72,000 | $191,100 | $668 |
| Sunset | 3,074 | $60,964 | $206,100 | $860 |
| Grand Coteau | 959 | $34,730 | $117,500 | $678 |
| Ossun | 2,271 | $40,810 | — | $1,296 |
| Opelousas | 15,495 | $32,964 | $105,100 | $717 |
| Duson | 1,282 | $25,054 | $54,300 | $743 |
| Rayne | 7,105 | $42,151 | $156,500 | $828 |
| Carencro | 11,619 | $63,401 | $214,800 | $944 |
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What is the median household income in Church Point, LA?
The median household income in Church Point is $46,087, 24% 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 Church Point?
The median home value in Church Point is $96,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Church Point?
The median gross rent in Church Point is $862 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Church Point, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 24%.
What is the median age in Church Point?
The median age in Church Point is 41.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Church Point?
The average commute to work in Church Point is 22 minutes; 15.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Church Point?
The unemployment rate in Church Point is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Church Point?
9.1% of adults in Church Point 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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