Living in Natchez, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Natchez · Census data 2020–2024
Natchez has 351 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median home value is $66,900, the median rent is $317/month.
Natchez is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Natchez at a glance
- Population
- 351
- Median age
- 59.4State: 38
- Median home value
- $66,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $317/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Natchez a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 47.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Natchez
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Natchez the median home value is $66,900, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $317 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Natchez: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 259
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 1.67
Natchez demographics
- Population
- 351
- Median age
- 59.4
- Under 18
- 11.4%
- 65 and older
- 3.4%
- Households
- 210
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Natchez ›
Education in Natchez
0.7% of adults 25 and older in Natchez have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Natchez
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 91.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 54.3%
Natchez vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natchez | 351 | — | $66,900 | $317 |
| Point Place | 476 | $37,429 | $253,600 | $2,697 |
| Vienna Bend | 1,502 | $29,327 | $123,500 | $1,103 |
| Natchitoches | 17,577 | $37,133 | $193,200 | $802 |
| Provencal | 564 | $79,375 | $116,200 | $796 |
| Montgomery | 941 | $57,470 | $78,100 | $1,071 |
| Robeline | 110 | $12,500 | $122,500 | $821 |
| Campti | 1,047 | $19,351 | $78,300 | $518 |
| Colfax | 1,240 | $26,250 | $73,400 | $499 |
More for people moving to Natchez
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What is the average home price in Natchez?
The median home value in Natchez is $66,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Natchez?
The median gross rent in Natchez is $317 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Natchez, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 69% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 47.9%.
What is the median age in Natchez?
The median age in Natchez is 59.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Natchez?
The average commute to work in Natchez is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Natchez?
The unemployment rate in Natchez is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Natchez?
0.7% of adults in Natchez 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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