Living in Luling, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Luling · Census data 2020–2024
Luling has 13,960 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $76,539 (26% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $273,800, the median rent is $1,625/month.
Luling at a glance
- Population
- 13,960
- Median age
- 39.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $76,539State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $273,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,625/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Luling a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Luling
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Luling the median home value is $273,800, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,625 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,865 a month in housing costs.
Luling median household income
The median household income in Luling is $76,539 and the income per person is $37,118. 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Luling: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,559
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.62
Luling demographics
- Population
- 13,960
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 5,297
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Luling ›
Education in Luling
30.2% of adults 25 and older in Luling have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 8.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Luling
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.1%
Luling vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $273,800 | $1,625 |
| Boutte | 2,027 | $68,220 | $231,200 | — |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | $218,600 | $1,310 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
| Paradis | 552 | $61,250 | $198,900 | — |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | $246,100 | — |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in Luling, LA?
The median household income in Luling is $76,539, 26% 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 Luling?
The median home value in Luling is $273,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Luling?
The median gross rent in Luling is $1,625 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Luling, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 13.6%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Luling?
The median age in Luling is 39.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Luling?
The average commute to work in Luling is 24 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Luling?
The unemployment rate in Luling is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Luling?
30.2% of adults in Luling 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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