Living in Claiborne, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Claiborne · Census data 2020–2024
Claiborne has 13,308 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $72,420 (19% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $219,200, the median rent is $1,206/month.
Claiborne at a glance
- Population
- 13,308
- Median age
- 36.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $72,420State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $219,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,206/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 69%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Claiborne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.3%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Claiborne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Claiborne the median home value is $219,200, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,206 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,487 a month in housing costs.
Claiborne median household income
The median household income in Claiborne is $72,420 and the income per person is $36,751. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Claiborne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,742
- Owner-occupied
- 69%
- Renter-occupied
- 31%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.52
Claiborne demographics
- Population
- 13,308
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 5,279
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Claiborne ›
Education in Claiborne
35.5% of adults 25 and older in Claiborne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Claiborne
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.1%
Claiborne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne | 13,308 | $72,420 | $219,200 | $1,206 |
| West Monroe | 12,729 | $49,386 | $192,400 | $826 |
| Brownsville | 4,357 | $35,526 | $74,700 | $857 |
| Bawcomville | 2,804 | $24,929 | $61,500 | $945 |
| Monroe | 47,004 | $40,505 | $198,900 | $886 |
| Calhoun | 420 | $138,372 | $275,200 | — |
| Richwood | 3,839 | $31,680 | $53,000 | $978 |
| Lakeshore | 3,437 | $48,214 | $166,800 | $1,061 |
| Swartz | 4,110 | $67,287 | $199,800 | $1,150 |
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What is the median household income in Claiborne, LA?
The median household income in Claiborne is $72,420, 19% 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 Claiborne?
The median home value in Claiborne is $219,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Claiborne?
The median gross rent in Claiborne is $1,206 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Claiborne, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 11.3%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Claiborne?
The median age in Claiborne is 36.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Claiborne?
The average commute to work in Claiborne is 19 minutes; 9.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Claiborne?
The unemployment rate in Claiborne is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Claiborne?
35.5% of adults in Claiborne 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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