Living in Lafitte, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lafitte · Census data 2020–2024
Lafitte has 488 residents with a median age of 51.6. The median household income is $29,886 (51% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $316,400.
Lafitte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lafitte at a glance
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 51.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $29,886State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $316,400State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
Is Lafitte a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 46% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lafitte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lafitte the median home value is $316,400, 5% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,667 a month in housing costs.
Lafitte median household income
The median household income in Lafitte is $29,886 and the income per person is $33,025. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Lafitte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 35.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.06
35.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lafitte has many vacation and second homes.
Lafitte demographics
- Population
- 488
- Median age
- 51.6
- Under 18
- 15.4%
- 65 and older
- 33.6%
- Households
- 237
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lafitte ›
Education in Lafitte
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Lafitte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lafitte
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.7%
Lafitte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafitte | 488 | $29,886 | $316,400 | — |
| Barataria | 544 | $78,869 | $181,500 | — |
| Jean Lafitte | 2,266 | $64,452 | $205,200 | $941 |
| 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 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
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What is the median household income in Lafitte, LA?
The median household income in Lafitte is $29,886, 51% 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 Lafitte?
The median home value in Lafitte is $316,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Lafitte, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Louisiana median; home values 46% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Lafitte?
The median age in Lafitte is 51.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Lafitte?
The unemployment rate in Lafitte is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lafitte?
11.1% of adults in 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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