Living in Natalbany, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Natalbany · Census data 2020–2024
Natalbany has 2,416 residents with a median age of 28.9. The median household income is $32,483 (47% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $151,200, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Natalbany at a glance
- Population
- 2,416
- Median age
- 28.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $32,483State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $151,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 26.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Natalbany a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 40.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Natalbany
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Natalbany the median home value is $151,200, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 45.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $912 a month in housing costs.
Natalbany median household income
The median household income in Natalbany is $32,483 and the income per person is $24,574. 40.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Natalbany: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,281
- Owner-occupied
- 26.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 73.9%
- Vacant
- 15.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.20
Natalbany demographics
- Population
- 2,416
- Median age
- 28.9
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 1,080
- Foreign-born
- 5.5%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Natalbany ›
Education in Natalbany
24% of adults 25 and older in Natalbany have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Natalbany
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Natalbany vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalbany | 2,416 | $32,483 | $151,200 | $1,081 |
| Tickfaw | 857 | $54,125 | $180,300 | $1,000 |
| Hammond | 21,539 | $48,166 | $221,400 | $1,061 |
| Independence | 2,207 | $40,268 | $147,000 | $964 |
| Albany | 991 | $46,591 | $203,800 | $705 |
| Ponchatoula | 7,808 | $51,161 | $200,300 | $762 |
| Springfield | 382 | $53,750 | $153,400 | — |
| Amite City | 4,048 | $44,636 | $112,800 | $927 |
| Killian | 1,694 | $67,634 | $322,100 | $2,086 |
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What is the median household income in Natalbany, LA?
The median household income in Natalbany is $32,483, 47% 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 Natalbany?
The median home value in Natalbany is $151,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Natalbany?
The median gross rent in Natalbany is $1,081 per month, about 45.4% of household income.
Is Natalbany, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 8.8%; a poverty rate of 40.8%.
What is the median age in Natalbany?
The median age in Natalbany is 28.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Natalbany?
The average commute to work in Natalbany is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Natalbany?
The unemployment rate in Natalbany is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Natalbany?
24% of adults in Natalbany 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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