Living in Haughton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Haughton · Census data 2020–2024
Haughton has 4,485 residents with a median age of 33.5. The median household income is $51,932 (15% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $234,100, the median rent is $1,087/month.
Haughton at a glance
- Population
- 4,485
- Median age
- 33.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,932State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $234,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,087/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 76.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Haughton a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 15.6%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Haughton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Haughton the median home value is $234,100, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month, which is 33.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,519 a month in housing costs.
Haughton median household income
The median household income in Haughton is $51,932 and the income per person is $33,238. 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Haughton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,839
- Owner-occupied
- 76.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.2%
- Vacant
- 12.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.79
Haughton demographics
- Population
- 4,485
- Median age
- 33.5
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 1,602
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Haughton ›
Education in Haughton
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Haughton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Haughton
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 12.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
Haughton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haughton | 4,485 | $51,932 | $234,100 | $1,087 |
| Eastwood | 4,440 | $80,603 | $258,100 | $1,017 |
| Doyline | 725 | $34,327 | $80,500 | — |
| Red Chute | 6,526 | $86,124 | $219,100 | $2,095 |
| Bossier City | 62,901 | $55,819 | $202,100 | $1,107 |
| Dixie Inn | 300 | $23,125 | $45,000 | $730 |
| Sibley | 1,376 | $42,061 | $148,200 | $727 |
| Heflin | 139 | $43,333 | $125,000 | $883 |
| Minden | 11,455 | $34,294 | $130,200 | $895 |
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What is the median household income in Haughton, LA?
The median household income in Haughton is $51,932, 15% 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 Haughton?
The median home value in Haughton is $234,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Haughton?
The median gross rent in Haughton is $1,087 per month, about 33.5% of household income.
Is Haughton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 15.6%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%.
What is the median age in Haughton?
The median age in Haughton is 33.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Haughton?
The average commute to work in Haughton is 27 minutes; 12.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Haughton?
The unemployment rate in Haughton is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Haughton?
21.3% of adults in Haughton 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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