Living in Estelle, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Estelle · Census data 2020–2024
Estelle has 16,341 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $78,869 (30% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $217,300, the median rent is $1,442/month.
Estelle at a glance
- Population
- 16,341
- Median age
- 42.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $78,869State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $217,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,442/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 89.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Estelle a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 17%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Estelle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Estelle the median home value is $217,300, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,442 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,633 a month in housing costs.
Estelle median household income
The median household income in Estelle is $78,869 and the income per person is $31,740. 17% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Estelle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,311
- Owner-occupied
- 89.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.1%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.74
Estelle demographics
- Population
- 16,341
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 5,967
- Foreign-born
- 10.5%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Estelle ›
Education in Estelle
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Estelle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Estelle
- Unemployment rate
- 7.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Estelle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $191,100 | $1,382 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
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What is the median household income in Estelle, LA?
The median household income in Estelle is $78,869, 30% 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 Estelle?
The median home value in Estelle is $217,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Estelle?
The median gross rent in Estelle is $1,442 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Estelle, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 17%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.8%.
What is the median age in Estelle?
The median age in Estelle is 42.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Estelle?
The average commute to work in Estelle is 27 minutes; 10.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Estelle?
The unemployment rate in Estelle is 7.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Estelle?
18.8% of adults in Estelle 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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