Living in Lake Arthur, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Arthur · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Arthur has 2,585 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $53,920 (11% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $83,600, the median rent is $723/month.
Lake Arthur at a glance
- Population
- 2,585
- Median age
- 37.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $53,920State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $83,600State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $723/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 66.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 47 min
Is Lake Arthur a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 47 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lake Arthur
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Arthur the median home value is $83,600, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $723 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,465 a month in housing costs.
Lake Arthur median household income
The median household income in Lake Arthur is $53,920 and the income per person is $29,024. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Lake Arthur: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,335
- Owner-occupied
- 66.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.7%
- Vacant
- 22.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.50
Lake Arthur demographics
- Population
- 2,585
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 1,035
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Arthur ›
Education in Lake Arthur
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Lake Arthur have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Arthur
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 47 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 82.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.3%
Lake Arthur vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Lake Arthur, LA?
The median household income in Lake Arthur is $53,920, 11% 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 Lake Arthur?
The median home value in Lake Arthur is $83,600, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Lake Arthur?
The median gross rent in Lake Arthur is $723 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Lake Arthur, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 47 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Lake Arthur?
The median age in Lake Arthur is 37.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Lake Arthur?
The average commute to work in Lake Arthur is 47 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Arthur?
The unemployment rate in Lake Arthur is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Arthur?
13.5% of adults in Lake Arthur 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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