Living in Laplace, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laplace · Census data 2020–2024
Laplace has 28,343 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $69,030 (14% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $199,900, the median rent is $1,351/month.
Laplace at a glance
- Population
- 28,343
- Median age
- 38.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $69,030State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $199,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,351/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Laplace a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 14% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Laplace
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laplace the median home value is $199,900, 40% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,351 per month, which is 36.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,540 a month in housing costs.
Laplace median household income
The median household income in Laplace is $69,030 and the income per person is $31,246. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Laplace: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,689
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.68
Laplace demographics
- Population
- 28,343
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 10,484
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laplace ›
Education in Laplace
19.6% of adults 25 and older in Laplace have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laplace
- Unemployment rate
- 10.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.6%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Laplace vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laplace | 28,343 | $69,030 | $199,900 | $1,351 |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | $308,800 | — |
| Reserve | 7,791 | $55,450 | $154,100 | $1,381 |
| Edgard | 1,482 | $68,953 | $182,900 | — |
| Killona | 188 | $31,591 | — | — |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | $246,100 | — |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
| Garyville | 2,119 | $88,060 | $171,600 | $1,078 |
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Laplace ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Laplace: FAQ
What is the median household income in Laplace, LA?
The median household income in Laplace is $69,030, 14% 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 Laplace?
The median home value in Laplace is $199,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Laplace?
The median gross rent in Laplace is $1,351 per month, about 36.9% of household income.
Is Laplace, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 14% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Laplace?
The median age in Laplace is 38.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Laplace?
The average commute to work in Laplace is 33 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laplace?
The unemployment rate in Laplace is 10.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laplace?
19.6% of adults in Laplace 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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