Living in Lacombe, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lacombe · Census data 2020–2024
Lacombe has 6,310 residents with a median age of 46.3. The median household income is $72,813 (20% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $207,900, the median rent is $886/month.
Lacombe at a glance
- Population
- 6,310
- Median age
- 46.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $72,813State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $207,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $886/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Lacombe a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 18%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Lacombe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lacombe the median home value is $207,900, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $886 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,358 a month in housing costs.
Lacombe median household income
The median household income in Lacombe is $72,813 and the income per person is $41,623. 18% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Lacombe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,131
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.39
Lacombe demographics
- Population
- 6,310
- Median age
- 46.3
- Under 18
- 11.8%
- 65 and older
- 22.2%
- Households
- 2,603
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lacombe ›
Education in Lacombe
26.8% of adults 25 and older in Lacombe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 8.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lacombe
- Unemployment rate
- 10.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Lacombe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacombe | 6,310 | $72,813 | $207,900 | $886 |
| Slidell | 28,561 | $70,497 | $217,700 | $1,375 |
| Eden Isle | 7,683 | $78,426 | $371,600 | $1,328 |
| Lewisburg | 484 | $155,179 | $481,400 | — |
| Mandeville | 12,946 | $94,405 | $376,100 | $1,422 |
| Pearl River | 2,614 | $56,719 | $235,200 | $1,167 |
| Abita Springs | 2,699 | $77,257 | $269,300 | $1,040 |
| Madisonville | 869 | $109,583 | $399,600 | $1,180 |
| Covington | 11,658 | $75,851 | $295,100 | $1,396 |
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What is the median household income in Lacombe, LA?
The median household income in Lacombe is $72,813, 20% 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 Lacombe?
The median home value in Lacombe is $207,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Lacombe?
The median gross rent in Lacombe is $886 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Lacombe, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 4% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 18%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Lacombe?
The median age in Lacombe is 46.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Lacombe?
The average commute to work in Lacombe is 34 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lacombe?
The unemployment rate in Lacombe is 10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lacombe?
26.8% of adults in Lacombe 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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