Living in French Settlement, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of French Settlement · Census data 2020–2024
French Settlement has 1,295 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $72,396 (19% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $206,000, the median rent is $1,183/month.
French Settlement is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
French Settlement at a glance
- Population
- 1,295
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $72,396State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $206,000State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,183/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 89%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is French Settlement a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 17.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in French Settlement
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In French Settlement the median home value is $206,000, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,183 per month, which is 23% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,526 a month in housing costs.
French Settlement median household income
The median household income in French Settlement is $72,396 and the income per person is $32,423. 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in French Settlement: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 467
- Owner-occupied
- 89%
- Renter-occupied
- 11%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.98
French Settlement demographics
- Population
- 1,295
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 435
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of French Settlement ›
Education in French Settlement
17.3% of adults 25 and older in French Settlement have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in French Settlement
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5.2%
- Drive alone
- 91.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
French Settlement vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Settlement | 1,295 | $72,396 | $206,000 | $1,183 |
| Port Vincent | 673 | $61,250 | $216,200 | $734 |
| Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | $317,400 | $1,324 |
| Walker | 6,390 | $80,707 | $227,800 | $1,028 |
| Gonzales | 13,108 | $75,451 | $225,800 | $1,497 |
| Sorrento | 2,203 | $117,604 | $232,200 | $1,344 |
| Livingston | 1,747 | $61,750 | $192,300 | $702 |
| Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | $188,200 | $1,014 |
| Killian | 1,694 | $67,634 | $322,100 | $2,086 |
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What is the median household income in French Settlement, LA?
The median household income in French Settlement is $72,396, 19% 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 French Settlement?
The median home value in French Settlement is $206,000, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in French Settlement?
The median gross rent in French Settlement is $1,183 per month, about 23% of household income.
Is French Settlement, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 17.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in French Settlement?
The median age in French Settlement is 36.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in French Settlement?
The average commute to work in French Settlement is 38 minutes; 5.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in French Settlement?
The unemployment rate in French Settlement is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is French Settlement?
17.3% of adults in French Settlement 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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