Living in Harahan, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Harahan · Census data 2020–2024
Harahan has 8,904 residents with a median age of 50. The median household income is $79,516 (31% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $343,100, the median rent is $1,082/month.
Harahan at a glance
- Population
- 8,904
- Median age
- 50State: 38
- Median household income
- $79,516State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $343,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,082/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Harahan a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%.
Cons: Home values 58% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Harahan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Harahan the median home value is $343,100, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,082 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,869 a month in housing costs.
Harahan median household income
The median household income in Harahan is $79,516 and the income per person is $51,141. 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Harahan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,484
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.04
Harahan demographics
- Population
- 8,904
- Median age
- 50
- Under 18
- 14%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 4,278
- Foreign-born
- 5.7%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Harahan ›
Education in Harahan
43.3% of adults 25 and older in Harahan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 12.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Harahan
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.8%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.6%
Harahan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| Westwego | 8,335 | $46,261 | $177,400 | $1,049 |
| Metairie | 139,729 | $73,042 | $327,500 | $1,175 |
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Harahan ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Harahan: FAQ
What is the median household income in Harahan, LA?
The median household income in Harahan is $79,516, 31% 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 Harahan?
The median home value in Harahan is $343,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Harahan?
The median gross rent in Harahan is $1,082 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Harahan, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 7.5%. Minuses: home values 58% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Harahan?
The median age in Harahan is 50 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Harahan?
The average commute to work in Harahan is 20 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Harahan?
The unemployment rate in Harahan is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Harahan?
43.3% of adults in Harahan 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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