Living in Denham Springs, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Denham Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Denham Springs has 9,323 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $71,569 (18% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $188,200, the median rent is $1,014/month.
Denham Springs at a glance
- Population
- 9,323
- Median age
- 39.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $71,569State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $188,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,014/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Denham Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Denham Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Denham Springs the median home value is $188,200, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,014 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,462 a month in housing costs.
Denham Springs median household income
The median household income in Denham Springs is $71,569 and the income per person is $35,858. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Denham Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,452
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.28
Denham Springs demographics
- Population
- 9,323
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 4,017
- Foreign-born
- 10.7%
- Veterans
- 7.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Denham Springs ›
Education in Denham Springs
23.3% of adults 25 and older in Denham Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 10.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Denham Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Denham Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | $188,200 | $1,014 |
| Monticello | 3,999 | $70,441 | $176,000 | $1,284 |
| Walker | 6,390 | $80,707 | $227,800 | $1,028 |
| Watson | 1,357 | $96,780 | $252,000 | — |
| Central | 29,783 | $89,554 | $288,700 | $1,309 |
| Merrydale | 9,490 | $41,500 | $136,100 | $1,311 |
| Baton Rouge | 222,771 | $49,994 | $234,700 | $1,067 |
| Brownfields | 4,261 | $65,929 | $207,200 | $1,651 |
| Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | $317,400 | $1,324 |
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What is the median household income in Denham Springs, LA?
The median household income in Denham Springs is $71,569, 18% 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 Denham Springs?
The median home value in Denham Springs is $188,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Denham Springs?
The median gross rent in Denham Springs is $1,014 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Denham Springs, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 13% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Denham Springs?
The median age in Denham Springs is 39.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Denham Springs?
The average commute to work in Denham Springs is 27 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Denham Springs?
The unemployment rate in Denham Springs is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Denham Springs?
23.3% of adults in Denham Springs 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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