Living in New Sarpy, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Sarpy · Census data 2020–2024
New Sarpy has 1,247 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $51,989 (14% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $95,700, the median rent is $848/month.
New Sarpy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Sarpy at a glance
- Population
- 1,247
- Median age
- 33.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,989State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $95,700State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $848/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 60.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is New Sarpy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in New Sarpy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Sarpy the median home value is $95,700, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $848 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,381 a month in housing costs.
New Sarpy median household income
The median household income in New Sarpy is $51,989 and the income per person is $28,191. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in New Sarpy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 542
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.8%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.74
New Sarpy demographics
- Population
- 1,247
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 455
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Sarpy ›
Education in New Sarpy
6.1% of adults 25 and older in New Sarpy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Sarpy
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
New Sarpy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
| Hahnville | 3,520 | $100,956 | $246,100 | — |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | $308,800 | — |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | $218,600 | $1,310 |
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $273,800 | $1,625 |
| Killona | 188 | $31,591 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in New Sarpy, LA?
The median household income in New Sarpy is $51,989, 14% 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 Sarpy?
The median home value in New Sarpy is $95,700, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in New Sarpy?
The median gross rent in New Sarpy is $848 per month, about 28.4% of household income.
Is New Sarpy, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in New Sarpy?
The median age in New Sarpy is 33.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in New Sarpy?
The average commute to work in New Sarpy is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Sarpy?
The unemployment rate in New Sarpy is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Sarpy?
6.1% of adults in New Sarpy 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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