Living in Edgard, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgard · Census data 2020–2024
Edgard has 1,482 residents with a median age of 56.5. The median household income is $68,953 (13% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $182,900.
Edgard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edgard at a glance
- Population
- 1,482
- Median age
- 56.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $68,953State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $182,900State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 98.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 35.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Edgard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Edgard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgard the median home value is $182,900, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,491 a month in housing costs.
Edgard median household income
The median household income in Edgard is $68,953 and the income per person is $35,879. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Edgard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 876
- Owner-occupied
- 98.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 1.8%
- Vacant
- 29.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.41
Edgard demographics
- Population
- 1,482
- Median age
- 56.5
- Under 18
- 18.8%
- 65 and older
- 29%
- Households
- 616
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgard ›
Education in Edgard
35.1% of adults 25 and older in Edgard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgard
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Edgard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgard | 1,482 | $68,953 | $182,900 | — |
| Reserve | 7,791 | $55,450 | $154,100 | $1,381 |
| Killona | 188 | $31,591 | — | — |
| Laplace | 28,343 | $69,030 | $199,900 | $1,351 |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | $308,800 | — |
| Garyville | 2,119 | $88,060 | $171,600 | $1,078 |
| Wallace | 791 | $38,389 | $184,700 | — |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | $246,100 | — |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Edgard, LA?
The median household income in Edgard is $68,953, 13% 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 Edgard?
The median home value in Edgard is $182,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Edgard, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 11.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Edgard?
The median age in Edgard is 56.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Edgard?
The average commute to work in Edgard is 31 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgard?
The unemployment rate in Edgard is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgard?
35.1% of adults in Edgard 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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