Living in Gonzales, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gonzales · Census data 2020–2024
Gonzales has 13,108 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $75,451 (24% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $225,800, the median rent is $1,497/month.
Gonzales at a glance
- Population
- 13,108
- Median age
- 38.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $75,451State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $225,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,497/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Gonzales a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Gonzales
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gonzales the median home value is $225,800, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,497 per month, which is 23.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,444 a month in housing costs.
Gonzales median household income
The median household income in Gonzales is $75,451 and the income per person is $37,944. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Gonzales: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,959
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 7.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.33
Gonzales demographics
- Population
- 13,108
- Median age
- 38.9
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 5,531
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gonzales ›
Education in Gonzales
28.1% of adults 25 and older in Gonzales have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gonzales
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.7%
- Drive alone
- 71%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Gonzales vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gonzales | 13,108 | $75,451 | $225,800 | $1,497 |
| Sorrento | 2,203 | $117,604 | $232,200 | $1,344 |
| Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | $317,400 | $1,324 |
| Lemannville | 841 | $16,947 | $75,300 | — |
| Union | 526 | $71,563 | — | — |
| Donaldsonville | 6,831 | $23,618 | $185,900 | $827 |
| Port Vincent | 673 | $61,250 | $216,200 | $734 |
| French Settlement | 1,295 | $72,396 | $206,000 | $1,183 |
| St. Gabriel | 6,639 | $74,688 | $239,200 | $1,017 |
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What is the median household income in Gonzales, LA?
The median household income in Gonzales is $75,451, 24% 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 Gonzales?
The median home value in Gonzales is $225,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Gonzales?
The median gross rent in Gonzales is $1,497 per month, about 23.4% of household income.
Is Gonzales, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.9%.
What is the median age in Gonzales?
The median age in Gonzales is 38.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Gonzales?
The average commute to work in Gonzales is 25 minutes; 7.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gonzales?
The unemployment rate in Gonzales is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gonzales?
28.1% of adults in Gonzales 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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