Living in Morse, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Morse · Census data 2020–2024
Morse has 1,099 residents with a median age of 28.2. The median home value is $82,600, the median rent is $491/month.
Morse is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Morse at a glance
- Population
- 1,099
- Median age
- 28.2State: 38
- Median home value
- $82,600State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $491/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 54.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Morse a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Morse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Morse the median home value is $82,600, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $491 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,063 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Morse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 462
- Owner-occupied
- 54.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.4%
- Vacant
- 15.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.82
Morse demographics
- Population
- 1,099
- Median age
- 28.2
- Under 18
- 33.3%
- 65 and older
- 10.7%
- Households
- 390
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Morse ›
Education in Morse
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Morse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Morse
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.3%
- Drive alone
- 91.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Morse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morse | 1,099 | — | $82,600 | $491 |
| Midland | 203 | $66,389 | — | — |
| Estherwood | 622 | $45,833 | $88,900 | $748 |
| Gueydan | 1,464 | $27,891 | $74,300 | $747 |
| Mermentau | 627 | $117,764 | $55,300 | $478 |
| Egan | 1,015 | $93,196 | $220,000 | — |
| Crowley | 11,422 | $28,642 | $144,900 | $594 |
| Lake Arthur | 2,585 | $53,920 | $83,600 | $723 |
| Jennings | 9,553 | $48,558 | $136,700 | $881 |
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What is the average home price in Morse?
The median home value in Morse is $82,600, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Morse?
The median gross rent in Morse is $491 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Morse, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 62% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 21.8%.
What is the median age in Morse?
The median age in Morse is 28.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Morse?
The average commute to work in Morse is 29 minutes; 3.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Morse?
The unemployment rate in Morse is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Morse?
7.6% of adults in Morse 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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