Living in Duson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duson · Census data 2020–2024
Duson has 1,282 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $25,054 (59% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $54,300, the median rent is $743/month.
Duson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Duson at a glance
- Population
- 1,282
- Median age
- 42State: 38
- Median household income
- $25,054State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $54,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $743/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Duson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 39.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Duson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duson the median home value is $54,300, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $743 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $745 a month in housing costs.
Duson median household income
The median household income in Duson is $25,054 and the income per person is $15,036. 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Duson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 732
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 29.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.47
Duson demographics
- Population
- 1,282
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 518
- Foreign-born
- 6.8%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duson ›
Education in Duson
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Duson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duson
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.8%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Duson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duson | 1,282 | $25,054 | $54,300 | $743 |
| Rayne | 7,105 | $42,151 | $156,500 | $828 |
| Scott | 8,609 | $56,299 | $170,300 | $1,052 |
| Ossun | 2,271 | $40,810 | — | $1,296 |
| Cankton | 514 | $72,000 | $191,100 | $668 |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,100 |
| Maurice | 2,584 | $90,833 | $241,000 | $1,053 |
| Carencro | 11,619 | $63,401 | $214,800 | $944 |
| Milton | 2,793 | $105,625 | $264,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Duson, LA?
The median household income in Duson is $25,054, 59% 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 Duson?
The median home value in Duson is $54,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Duson?
The median gross rent in Duson is $743 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Duson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 39.3%.
What is the median age in Duson?
The median age in Duson is 42 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Duson?
The average commute to work in Duson is 25 minutes; 3.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duson?
The unemployment rate in Duson is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duson?
11.1% of adults in Duson 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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