Living in Epps, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Epps · Census data 2020–2024
Epps has 467 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $53,667 (12% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $67,500, the median rent is $1,031/month.
Epps is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Epps at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $53,667State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $67,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,031/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 77.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.8%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Epps a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 48 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Epps
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Epps the median home value is $67,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,031 per month, which is 30.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,571 a month in housing costs.
Epps median household income
The median household income in Epps is $53,667 and the income per person is $19,482. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Epps: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 179
- Owner-occupied
- 77.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.1%
- Vacant
- 31.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.69
31.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Epps has many vacation and second homes.
Epps demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 21.4%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 122
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Epps ›
Education in Epps
9.8% of adults 25 and older in Epps have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Epps
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.1%
Epps vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Epps | 467 | $53,667 | $67,500 | $1,031 |
| Pioneer | 487 | $82,930 | $49,500 | $844 |
| Delhi | 2,573 | $52,132 | $118,000 | $897 |
| Forest | 486 | $40,347 | $43,300 | $950 |
| Rayville | 3,261 | $27,273 | $99,100 | $907 |
| Oak Grove | 1,264 | $51,136 | $87,500 | $679 |
| Tallulah | 5,969 | $33,419 | $79,300 | $650 |
| Mer Rouge | 437 | $56,583 | $66,000 | $775 |
| Lake Providence | 3,349 | $27,580 | $115,600 | $606 |
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What is the median household income in Epps, LA?
The median household income in Epps is $53,667, 12% 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 Epps?
The median home value in Epps is $67,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Epps?
The median gross rent in Epps is $1,031 per month, about 30.6% of household income.
Is Epps, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 15.5%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 48 minutes.
What is the median age in Epps?
The median age in Epps is 41.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Epps?
The average commute to work in Epps is 48 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Epps?
The unemployment rate in Epps is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Epps?
9.8% of adults in Epps 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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