Living in Cullen, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cullen · Census data 2020–2024
Cullen has 758 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $21,607 (64% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $69,400, the median rent is $698/month.
Cullen is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cullen at a glance
- Population
- 758
- Median age
- 42.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $21,607State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $69,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $698/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Cullen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 51.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Cullen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cullen the median home value is $69,400, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $698 per month, which is 44.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $720 a month in housing costs.
Cullen median household income
The median household income in Cullen is $21,607 and the income per person is $14,097. 51.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Cullen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 514
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 34%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.24
34% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Cullen has many vacation and second homes.
Cullen demographics
- Population
- 758
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 19.7%
- Households
- 339
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cullen ›
Education in Cullen
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Cullen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cullen
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 68.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 53.4%
Cullen vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullen | 758 | $21,607 | $69,400 | $698 |
| Springhill | 4,599 | $37,250 | $97,500 | $764 |
| Sarepta | 724 | $56,136 | $83,200 | $763 |
| Taylor | 593 | $64,659 | $106,700 | $1,013 |
| Cotton Valley | 701 | $36,316 | $68,600 | $725 |
| Bradley | 528 | $30,907 | $63,800 | $414 |
| Plain Dealing | 929 | $48,894 | $140,300 | $487 |
| Emerson | 239 | $55,938 | $101,800 | $781 |
| Haynesville | 2,515 | $20,688 | $58,700 | $432 |
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What is the median household income in Cullen, LA?
The median household income in Cullen is $21,607, 64% 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 Cullen?
The median home value in Cullen is $69,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Cullen?
The median gross rent in Cullen is $698 per month, about 44.6% of household income.
Is Cullen, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 51.3%.
What is the median age in Cullen?
The median age in Cullen is 42.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Cullen?
The average commute to work in Cullen is 24 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cullen?
The unemployment rate in Cullen is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cullen?
3.6% of adults in Cullen 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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