Living in Erath, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erath · Census data 2020–2024
Erath has 1,907 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $47,568 (22% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $107,800, the median rent is $902/month.
Erath at a glance
- Population
- 1,907
- Median age
- 43.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $47,568State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $107,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $902/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Erath a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Louisiana median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Erath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Erath the median home value is $107,800, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, which is 30% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,393 a month in housing costs.
Erath median household income
The median household income in Erath is $47,568 and the income per person is $29,945. 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Erath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 852
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.39
Erath demographics
- Population
- 1,907
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 799
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erath ›
Education in Erath
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Erath have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erath
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Erath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erath | 1,907 | $47,568 | $107,800 | $902 |
| Delcambre | 2,552 | $59,038 | $128,000 | $815 |
| Abbeville | 11,003 | $33,015 | $97,300 | $829 |
| Perry | 1,424 | $81,982 | $181,500 | — |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | $105,876 | $287,700 | $1,278 |
| Milton | 2,793 | $105,625 | $264,800 | — |
| Maurice | 2,584 | $90,833 | $241,000 | $1,053 |
| Cade | 1,710 | $72,839 | $204,900 | — |
| Broussard | 14,322 | $116,179 | $310,200 | $1,010 |
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What is the median household income in Erath, LA?
The median household income in Erath is $47,568, 22% 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 Erath?
The median home value in Erath is $107,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Erath?
The median gross rent in Erath is $902 per month, about 30% of household income.
Is Erath, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 17.5%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Louisiana median.
What is the median age in Erath?
The median age in Erath is 43.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Erath?
The average commute to work in Erath is 24 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erath?
The unemployment rate in Erath is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erath?
18.9% of adults in Erath 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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