Living in Lecompte, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lecompte · Census data 2020–2024
Lecompte has 592 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $35,357 (42% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $59,900, the median rent is $661/month.
Lecompte is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lecompte at a glance
- Population
- 592
- Median age
- 43.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $35,357State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $59,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $661/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Lecompte a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 38.3%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Lecompte
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lecompte the median home value is $59,900, 82% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, which is 33% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $861 a month in housing costs.
Lecompte median household income
The median household income in Lecompte is $35,357 and the income per person is $20,156. 38.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Lecompte: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 455
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 47.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.49
47.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lecompte has many vacation and second homes.
Lecompte demographics
- Population
- 592
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 23.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 238
- Foreign-born
- 14.9%
- Veterans
- 2.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lecompte ›
Education in Lecompte
5.3% of adults 25 and older in Lecompte have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lecompte
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 18.2%
- Drive alone
- 53.2%
- Public transit
- 2.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.6%
Lecompte vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecompte | 592 | $35,357 | $59,900 | $661 |
| Forest Hill | 727 | $115,938 | $320,700 | $1,163 |
| Cheneyville | 559 | $17,132 | — | $856 |
| Woodworth | 2,432 | $84,500 | $302,200 | $900 |
| Echo | 552 | $127,965 | — | — |
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | $103,700 | $680 |
| Fifth Ward | 1,277 | $51,279 | — | $888 |
| Alexandria | 44,060 | $47,113 | $183,700 | $931 |
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What is the median household income in Lecompte, LA?
The median household income in Lecompte is $35,357, 42% 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 Lecompte?
The median home value in Lecompte is $59,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Lecompte?
The median gross rent in Lecompte is $661 per month, about 33% of household income.
Is Lecompte, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.4%; a poverty rate of 38.3%.
What is the median age in Lecompte?
The median age in Lecompte is 43.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Lecompte?
The average commute to work in Lecompte is 22 minutes; 18.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lecompte?
The unemployment rate in Lecompte is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lecompte?
5.3% of adults in Lecompte 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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