Living in Hackberry, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hackberry · Census data 2020–2024
Hackberry has 899 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median household income is $105,263 (73% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $231,300.
Hackberry is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hackberry at a glance
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 54.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $105,263State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $231,300State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Hackberry a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 73% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6%.
Cons: Home values 7% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Hackberry
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hackberry the median home value is $231,300, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,729 a month in housing costs.
Hackberry median household income
The median household income in Hackberry is $105,263 and the income per person is $30,160. 6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Hackberry: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 762
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 51.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1995
- Average household size
- 2.42
51.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hackberry has many vacation and second homes.
Hackberry demographics
- Population
- 899
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 372
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hackberry ›
Education in Hackberry
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Hackberry have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hackberry
- Unemployment rate
- 1.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 93.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.7%
Hackberry vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hackberry | 899 | $105,263 | $231,300 | — |
| Cameron | 169 | $54,125 | $141,500 | — |
| Carlyss | 4,412 | $78,179 | $173,200 | $1,358 |
| Prien | 7,119 | $87,292 | $278,000 | $1,292 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | $182,900 | $994 |
| Vinton | 3,176 | $41,875 | $106,800 | $947 |
| Lake Charles | 81,143 | $59,235 | $214,300 | $1,109 |
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | $166,100 | $1,049 |
| West Orange | 3,420 | $60,323 | $110,700 | $1,407 |
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What is the median household income in Hackberry, LA?
The median household income in Hackberry is $105,263, 73% 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 Hackberry?
The median home value in Hackberry is $231,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Hackberry, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 73% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1.1%; a poverty rate of 6%. Minuses: home values 7% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Hackberry?
The median age in Hackberry is 54.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Hackberry?
The average commute to work in Hackberry is 14 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hackberry?
The unemployment rate in Hackberry is 1.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hackberry?
18.1% of adults in Hackberry 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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