Living in Dulac, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dulac · Census data 2020–2024
Dulac has 517 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $38,750 (36% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $106,500, the median rent is $585/month.
Dulac is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Dulac at a glance
- Population
- 517
- Median age
- 54.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $38,750State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $106,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $585/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Dulac a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Dulac
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dulac the median home value is $106,500, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $585 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,292 a month in housing costs.
Dulac median household income
The median household income in Dulac is $38,750 and the income per person is $34,353. 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Dulac: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 562
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 49.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.83
49.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Dulac has many vacation and second homes.
Dulac demographics
- Population
- 517
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 10.1%
- 65 and older
- 35.6%
- Households
- 282
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dulac ›
Education in Dulac
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Dulac have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dulac
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.1%
Dulac vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dulac | 517 | $38,750 | $106,500 | $585 |
| Chauvin | 2,502 | $52,619 | $99,600 | $833 |
| Montegut | 1,266 | $57,076 | $123,600 | $1,021 |
| Presquille | 2,062 | $112,000 | $272,100 | — |
| Bourg | 2,239 | $69,094 | $170,500 | $1,347 |
| Houma | 32,392 | $58,194 | $205,900 | $1,058 |
| Bayou Cane | 21,253 | $74,350 | $188,700 | $1,101 |
| Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $63,958 | $189,100 | $1,107 |
| Lockport | 2,618 | $60,398 | $160,800 | $958 |
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What is the median household income in Dulac, LA?
The median household income in Dulac is $38,750, 36% 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 Dulac?
The median home value in Dulac is $106,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Dulac?
The median gross rent in Dulac is $585 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Dulac, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 19.7%.
What is the median age in Dulac?
The median age in Dulac is 54.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Dulac?
The average commute to work in Dulac is 25 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dulac?
The unemployment rate in Dulac is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dulac?
4.4% of adults in Dulac 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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