Living in Jean Lafitte, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jean Lafitte · Census data 2020–2024
Jean Lafitte has 2,266 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $64,452 (6% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $205,200, the median rent is $941/month.
Jean Lafitte at a glance
- Population
- 2,266
- Median age
- 35.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $64,452State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $205,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $941/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 85%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.4%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Jean Lafitte a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 16.1%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Jean Lafitte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jean Lafitte the median home value is $205,200, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $941 per month, which is 20.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,845 a month in housing costs.
Jean Lafitte median household income
The median household income in Jean Lafitte is $64,452 and the income per person is $32,273. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Jean Lafitte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 882
- Owner-occupied
- 85%
- Renter-occupied
- 15%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 3.07
Jean Lafitte demographics
- Population
- 2,266
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 12.1%
- Households
- 738
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jean Lafitte ›
Education in Jean Lafitte
11.4% of adults 25 and older in Jean Lafitte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jean Lafitte
- Unemployment rate
- 16.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Jean Lafitte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Lafitte | 2,266 | $64,452 | $205,200 | $941 |
| Lafitte | 488 | $29,886 | $316,400 | — |
| Barataria | 544 | $78,869 | $181,500 | — |
| Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $191,100 | $1,382 |
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
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What is the median household income in Jean Lafitte, LA?
The median household income in Jean Lafitte is $64,452, 6% 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 Jean Lafitte?
The median home value in Jean Lafitte is $205,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Jean Lafitte?
The median gross rent in Jean Lafitte is $941 per month, about 20.2% of household income.
Is Jean Lafitte, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 5% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 16.1%.
What is the median age in Jean Lafitte?
The median age in Jean Lafitte is 35.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Jean Lafitte?
The average commute to work in Jean Lafitte is 32 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jean Lafitte?
The unemployment rate in Jean Lafitte is 16.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jean Lafitte?
11.4% of adults in Jean Lafitte 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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