Living in New Roads, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Roads · Census data 2020–2024
New Roads has 4,404 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $51,328 (16% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $168,200, the median rent is $736/month.
New Roads at a glance
- Population
- 4,404
- Median age
- 41.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,328State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $168,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $736/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.4%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is New Roads a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in New Roads
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Roads the median home value is $168,200, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, which is 34.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,286 a month in housing costs.
New Roads median household income
The median household income in New Roads is $51,328 and the income per person is $34,667. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in New Roads: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,264
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 20.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.37
New Roads demographics
- Population
- 4,404
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 26.8%
- Households
- 1,799
- Foreign-born
- 1.1%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Roads ›
Education in New Roads
20.4% of adults 25 and older in New Roads have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Roads
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 84.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
New Roads vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Roads | 4,404 | $51,328 | $168,200 | $736 |
| Ventress | 1,166 | $71,458 | $302,200 | $1,190 |
| St. Francisville | 1,805 | $57,105 | $275,000 | $1,083 |
| Morganza | 600 | $44,402 | $121,600 | $906 |
| Livonia | 1,097 | $72,500 | $211,200 | — |
| Erwinville | 2,420 | $52,120 | $189,500 | — |
| Fordoche | 934 | $64,091 | $183,100 | $690 |
| Maringouin | 752 | $33,750 | — | $763 |
| Zachary | 19,952 | $84,480 | $259,100 | $1,527 |
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What is the median household income in New Roads, LA?
The median household income in New Roads is $51,328, 16% 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 Roads?
The median home value in New Roads is $168,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in New Roads?
The median gross rent in New Roads is $736 per month, about 34.7% of household income.
Is New Roads, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 22% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in New Roads?
The median age in New Roads is 41.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in New Roads?
The average commute to work in New Roads is 25 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Roads?
The unemployment rate in New Roads is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Roads?
20.4% of adults in New Roads 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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