Living in Dodson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dodson · Census data 2020–2024
Dodson has 389 residents with a median age of 35.4. The median household income is $34,219 (44% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $52,500, the median rent is $718/month.
Dodson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dodson at a glance
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 35.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $34,219State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $52,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $718/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 62.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Dodson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
Cons: Median household income 44% lower than the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Dodson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dodson the median home value is $52,500, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,042 a month in housing costs.
Dodson median household income
The median household income in Dodson is $34,219 and the income per person is $18,029. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Dodson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 217
- Owner-occupied
- 62.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.9%
- Vacant
- 29.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.54
Dodson demographics
- Population
- 389
- Median age
- 35.4
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 153
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dodson ›
Education in Dodson
11% of adults 25 and older in Dodson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dodson
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.5%
Dodson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodson | 389 | $34,219 | $52,500 | $718 |
| Calvin | 169 | $53,250 | $86,100 | — |
| Winnfield | 4,021 | $42,318 | $80,500 | $783 |
| Joyce | 189 | $59,113 | — | $599 |
| Jonesboro | 4,063 | $41,786 | $80,300 | $705 |
| Hodge | 597 | $47,800 | $76,500 | $734 |
| East Hodge | 273 | $31,500 | $78,400 | $542 |
| North Hodge | 493 | $36,012 | $93,800 | $711 |
| Goldonna | 404 | $65,000 | $102,900 | — |
More for people moving to Dodson
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What is the median household income in Dodson, LA?
The median household income in Dodson is $34,219, 44% 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 Dodson?
The median home value in Dodson is $52,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Dodson?
The median gross rent in Dodson is $718 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Dodson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 13.4%. Minuses: median household income 44% lower than the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in Dodson?
The median age in Dodson is 35.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Dodson?
The average commute to work in Dodson is 25 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dodson?
The unemployment rate in Dodson is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dodson?
11% of adults in Dodson 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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