Living in Galliano, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galliano · Census data 2020–2024
Galliano has 5,906 residents with a median age of 42.9. The median household income is $49,918 (18% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $134,200, the median rent is $849/month.
Galliano at a glance
- Population
- 5,906
- Median age
- 42.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $49,918State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $134,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $849/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 81.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Galliano a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Galliano
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galliano the median home value is $134,200, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, which is 36.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,279 a month in housing costs.
Galliano median household income
The median household income in Galliano is $49,918 and the income per person is $31,159. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Galliano: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,900
- Owner-occupied
- 81.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.6%
- Vacant
- 11%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.29
Galliano demographics
- Population
- 5,906
- Median age
- 42.9
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 2,581
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galliano ›
Education in Galliano
8.4% of adults 25 and older in Galliano have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galliano
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.7%
- Drive alone
- 80.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.2%
Galliano vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galliano | 5,906 | $49,918 | $134,200 | $849 |
| Golden Meadow | 1,854 | $71,875 | $141,600 | $693 |
| Cut Off | 5,398 | $67,941 | $158,300 | $828 |
| Larose | 5,515 | $80,577 | $176,300 | $760 |
| Montegut | 1,266 | $57,076 | $123,600 | $1,021 |
| Chauvin | 2,502 | $52,619 | $99,600 | $833 |
| Lockport | 2,618 | $60,398 | $160,800 | $958 |
| Bourg | 2,239 | $69,094 | $170,500 | $1,347 |
| Lockport Heights | 1,481 | $125,654 | $322,700 | $1,036 |
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What is the median household income in Galliano, LA?
The median household income in Galliano is $49,918, 18% 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 Galliano?
The median home value in Galliano is $134,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Galliano?
The median gross rent in Galliano is $849 per month, about 36.1% of household income.
Is Galliano, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 18.3%. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Galliano?
The median age in Galliano is 42.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Galliano?
The average commute to work in Galliano is 30 minutes; 2.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galliano?
The unemployment rate in Galliano is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galliano?
8.4% of adults in Galliano 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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