Living in Maurice, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Maurice · Census data 2020–2024
Maurice has 2,584 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $90,833 (50% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $241,000, the median rent is $1,053/month.
Maurice at a glance
- Population
- 2,584
- Median age
- 33.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $90,833State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $241,000State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,053/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 91.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Maurice a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 50% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Maurice
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Maurice the median home value is $241,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,053 per month, which is 35.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,610 a month in housing costs.
Maurice median household income
The median household income in Maurice is $90,833 and the income per person is $36,582. 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Maurice: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,009
- Owner-occupied
- 91.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.6%
- Vacant
- 7.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2011
- Average household size
- 2.66
Maurice demographics
- Population
- 2,584
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 27.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 930
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Maurice ›
Education in Maurice
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Maurice have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Maurice
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 66.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Maurice vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice | 2,584 | $90,833 | $241,000 | $1,053 |
| Milton | 2,793 | $105,625 | $264,800 | — |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | $105,876 | $287,700 | $1,278 |
| Abbeville | 11,003 | $33,015 | $97,300 | $829 |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,100 |
| Scott | 8,609 | $56,299 | $170,300 | $1,052 |
| Broussard | 14,322 | $116,179 | $310,200 | $1,010 |
| Duson | 1,282 | $25,054 | $54,300 | $743 |
| Perry | 1,424 | $81,982 | $181,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Maurice, LA?
The median household income in Maurice is $90,833, 50% 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 Maurice?
The median home value in Maurice is $241,000, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Maurice?
The median gross rent in Maurice is $1,053 per month, about 35.7% of household income.
Is Maurice, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 50% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 11.8%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Maurice?
The median age in Maurice is 33.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Maurice?
The average commute to work in Maurice is 27 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Maurice?
The unemployment rate in Maurice is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Maurice?
22.1% of adults in Maurice 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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