Living in Creola, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Creola · Census data 2020–2024
Creola has 221 residents with a median age of 27.4. The median household income is $61,250 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median rent is $1,225/month.
Creola is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Creola at a glance
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 27.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 0%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Creola a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 46.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Creola
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Creola the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Creola median household income
The median household income in Creola is $61,250 and the income per person is $18,115. 46.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Creola: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 106
- Owner-occupied
- 0%
- Renter-occupied
- 100%
- Vacant
- 41.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 3.56
41.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Creola has many vacation and second homes.
Creola demographics
- Population
- 221
- Median age
- 27.4
- Under 18
- 37.1%
- 65 and older
- 2.3%
- Households
- 62
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Creola ›
Education in Creola
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Creola have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Creola
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Creola vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creola | 221 | $61,250 | — | $1,225 |
| Prospect | 378 | $89,688 | $173,000 | — |
| Ball | 3,869 | $80,074 | $175,800 | $1,337 |
| Pollock | 460 | $34,583 | $114,800 | $690 |
| Pineville | 14,160 | $49,774 | $201,500 | $910 |
| Alexandria | 44,060 | $47,113 | $183,700 | $931 |
| Dry Prong | 369 | $61,625 | $197,500 | $1,000 |
| Boyce | 1,037 | $37,895 | $86,000 | $620 |
| Colfax | 1,240 | $26,250 | $73,400 | $499 |
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What is the median household income in Creola, LA?
The median household income in Creola is $61,250, about the same as the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Creola?
The median gross rent in Creola is $1,225 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Creola, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 46.8%.
What is the median age in Creola?
The median age in Creola is 27.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Creola?
The average commute to work in Creola is 18 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Creola?
The unemployment rate in Creola is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Creola?
5.3% of adults in Creola 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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