Living in Hornbeck, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hornbeck · Census data 2020–2024
Hornbeck has 412 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $37,462 (38% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $110,700, the median rent is $930/month.
Hornbeck is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hornbeck at a glance
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 44.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $37,462State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $110,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $930/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 89.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.2%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Hornbeck a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Hornbeck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hornbeck the median home value is $110,700, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $930 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $927 a month in housing costs.
Hornbeck median household income
The median household income in Hornbeck is $37,462 and the income per person is $30,326. 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Hornbeck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 89.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.7%
- Vacant
- 26.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.33
Hornbeck demographics
- Population
- 412
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hornbeck ›
Education in Hornbeck
13.2% of adults 25 and older in Hornbeck have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hornbeck
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.4%
Hornbeck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornbeck | 412 | $37,462 | $110,700 | $930 |
| Anacoco | 889 | $73,214 | $211,500 | $581 |
| Florien | 714 | $46,477 | $121,400 | $635 |
| Fisher | 176 | $48,750 | $95,000 | — |
| Leesville | 5,495 | $37,500 | $118,600 | $894 |
| South Toledo Bend | 336 | $61,786 | $250,000 | — |
| New Llano | 2,144 | $52,135 | $118,100 | $828 |
| Many | 2,166 | $36,563 | $116,600 | $631 |
| Simpson | 395 | $90,313 | $147,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Hornbeck, LA?
The median household income in Hornbeck is $37,462, 38% 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 Hornbeck?
The median home value in Hornbeck is $110,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Hornbeck?
The median gross rent in Hornbeck is $930 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is Hornbeck, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 22.4%.
What is the median age in Hornbeck?
The median age in Hornbeck is 44.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Hornbeck?
The average commute to work in Hornbeck is 34 minutes; 1.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hornbeck?
The unemployment rate in Hornbeck is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hornbeck?
13.2% of adults in Hornbeck 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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