Living in New Iberia, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Iberia · Census data 2020–2024
New Iberia has 27,571 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $47,087 (22% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $158,300, the median rent is $894/month.
New Iberia at a glance
- Population
- 27,571
- Median age
- 37State: 38
- Median household income
- $47,087State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $158,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 51.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.3%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is New Iberia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in New Iberia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Iberia the median home value is $158,300, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,443 a month in housing costs.
New Iberia median household income
The median household income in New Iberia is $47,087 and the income per person is $31,076. 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in New Iberia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,546
- Owner-occupied
- 51.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.5%
- Vacant
- 16%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.40
New Iberia demographics
- Population
- 27,571
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 11,381
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Iberia ›
Education in New Iberia
17.3% of adults 25 and older in New Iberia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Iberia
- Unemployment rate
- 10.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 3.7%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
New Iberia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia | 27,571 | $47,087 | $158,300 | $894 |
| Lydia | 713 | $93,229 | $142,600 | — |
| Loreauville | 833 | $32,292 | $132,400 | $854 |
| Cade | 1,710 | $72,839 | $204,900 | — |
| St. Martinville | 5,297 | $36,130 | $100,100 | $765 |
| Jeanerette | 4,655 | $43,438 | $98,200 | $779 |
| Delcambre | 2,552 | $59,038 | $128,000 | $815 |
| Broussard | 14,322 | $116,179 | $310,200 | $1,010 |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | $105,876 | $287,700 | $1,278 |
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What is the median household income in New Iberia, LA?
The median household income in New Iberia is $47,087, 22% 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 New Iberia?
The median home value in New Iberia is $158,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in New Iberia?
The median gross rent in New Iberia is $894 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is New Iberia, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10.7%; a poverty rate of 26.7%.
What is the median age in New Iberia?
The median age in New Iberia is 37 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in New Iberia?
The average commute to work in New Iberia is 20 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Iberia?
The unemployment rate in New Iberia is 10.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Iberia?
17.3% of adults in New Iberia 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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