Living in Cotton Valley, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cotton Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Cotton Valley has 701 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $36,316 (40% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $68,600, the median rent is $725/month.
Cotton Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cotton Valley at a glance
- Population
- 701
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $36,316State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $68,600State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $725/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 62%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Cotton Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Cotton Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cotton Valley the median home value is $68,600, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $725 per month, which is 24.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $925 a month in housing costs.
Cotton Valley median household income
The median household income in Cotton Valley is $36,316 and the income per person is $18,027. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Cotton Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 352
- Owner-occupied
- 62%
- Renter-occupied
- 38%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.62
Cotton Valley demographics
- Population
- 701
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 29.4%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 266
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cotton Valley ›
Education in Cotton Valley
4.5% of adults 25 and older in Cotton Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cotton Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 87.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 66.9%
Cotton Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton Valley | 701 | $36,316 | $68,600 | $725 |
| Sarepta | 724 | $56,136 | $83,200 | $763 |
| Cullen | 758 | $21,607 | $69,400 | $698 |
| Springhill | 4,599 | $37,250 | $97,500 | $764 |
| Dixie Inn | 300 | $23,125 | $45,000 | $730 |
| Minden | 11,455 | $34,294 | $130,200 | $895 |
| Plain Dealing | 929 | $48,894 | $140,300 | $487 |
| Eastwood | 4,440 | $80,603 | $258,100 | $1,017 |
| Haynesville | 2,515 | $20,688 | $58,700 | $432 |
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What is the median household income in Cotton Valley, LA?
The median household income in Cotton Valley is $36,316, 40% 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 Cotton Valley?
The median home value in Cotton Valley is $68,600, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Cotton Valley?
The median gross rent in Cotton Valley is $725 per month, about 24.4% of household income.
Is Cotton Valley, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Cotton Valley?
The median age in Cotton Valley is 36.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Cotton Valley?
The average commute to work in Cotton Valley is 29 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cotton Valley?
The unemployment rate in Cotton Valley is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cotton Valley?
4.5% of adults in Cotton Valley 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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