Living in Morganza, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morganza · Census data 2020–2024
Morganza has 600 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $44,402 (27% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $121,600, the median rent is $906/month.
Morganza is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morganza at a glance
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 43.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $44,402State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $121,600State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 90.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Morganza a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 35.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Morganza
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morganza the median home value is $121,600, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,399 a month in housing costs.
Morganza median household income
The median household income in Morganza is $44,402 and the income per person is $30,494. 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Morganza: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 415
- Owner-occupied
- 90.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.7%
- Vacant
- 33.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.17
33.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Morganza has many vacation and second homes.
Morganza demographics
- Population
- 600
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 11.2%
- 65 and older
- 28.7%
- Households
- 277
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morganza ›
Education in Morganza
16.7% of adults 25 and older in Morganza have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morganza
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.7%
Morganza vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morganza | 600 | $44,402 | $121,600 | $906 |
| New Roads | 4,404 | $51,328 | $168,200 | $736 |
| Melville | 589 | $35,500 | $71,700 | — |
| Fordoche | 934 | $64,091 | $183,100 | $690 |
| Ventress | 1,166 | $71,458 | $302,200 | $1,190 |
| Livonia | 1,097 | $72,500 | $211,200 | — |
| St. Francisville | 1,805 | $57,105 | $275,000 | $1,083 |
| Maringouin | 752 | $33,750 | — | $763 |
| Erwinville | 2,420 | $52,120 | $189,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Morganza, LA?
The median household income in Morganza is $44,402, 27% 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 Morganza?
The median home value in Morganza is $121,600, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Morganza?
The median gross rent in Morganza is $906 per month.
Is Morganza, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 44% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 35.3%.
What is the median age in Morganza?
The median age in Morganza is 43.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Morganza?
The average commute to work in Morganza is 24 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morganza?
The unemployment rate in Morganza is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morganza?
16.7% of adults in Morganza 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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