Living in Oretta, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oretta · Census data 2020–2024
Oretta has 733 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $133,857 (120% higher than the Louisiana median).
Oretta is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oretta at a glance
- Population
- 733
- Median age
- 34State: 38
- Median household income
- $133,857State: $60,756
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Oretta a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 120% higher than the Louisiana median.
Cons: An average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 20.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Oretta median household income
The median household income in Oretta is $133,857 and the income per person is $29,240. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Oretta: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 154
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 28.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 6.66
Oretta demographics
- Population
- 733
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 39.7%
- 65 and older
- 3.4%
- Households
- 110
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oretta ›
Education in Oretta
3% of adults 25 and older in Oretta have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oretta
- Unemployment rate
- 20.7%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.8%
Oretta vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oretta | 733 | $133,857 | — | — |
| DeQuincy | 2,931 | $44,281 | $124,500 | $760 |
| Longville | 454 | $40,272 | $422,800 | — |
| Merryville | 1,004 | $29,219 | $100,500 | $602 |
| Starks | 314 | $16,088 | $150,000 | — |
| Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | $252,900 | $1,324 |
| Sulphur | 20,775 | $61,760 | $182,900 | $994 |
| Westlake | 4,743 | $68,381 | $166,100 | $1,049 |
| DeRidder | 9,763 | $59,801 | $156,600 | $958 |
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What is the median household income in Oretta, LA?
The median household income in Oretta is $133,857, 120% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Oretta, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 120% higher than the Louisiana median. Minuses: an average commute of 44 minutes; unemployment of 20.7%.
What is the median age in Oretta?
The median age in Oretta is 34 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Oretta?
The average commute to work in Oretta is 44 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oretta?
The unemployment rate in Oretta is 20.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oretta?
3% of adults in Oretta 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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