Living in Ossun, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ossun · Census data 2020–2024
Ossun has 2,271 residents with a median age of 29. The median household income is $40,810 (33% lower than the Louisiana median), the median rent is $1,296/month.
Ossun at a glance
- Population
- 2,271
- Median age
- 29State: 38
- Median household income
- $40,810State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $1,296/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 75.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ossun a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Ossun
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ossun the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,296 per month, which is 37.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,350 a month in housing costs.
Ossun median household income
The median household income in Ossun is $40,810 and the income per person is $20,432. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Ossun: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 750
- Owner-occupied
- 75.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.1%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 3.11
Ossun demographics
- Population
- 2,271
- Median age
- 29
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 9.8%
- Households
- 731
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ossun ›
Education in Ossun
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Ossun have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ossun
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 58.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.7%
Ossun vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossun | 2,271 | $40,810 | — | $1,296 |
| Scott | 8,609 | $56,299 | $170,300 | $1,052 |
| Cankton | 514 | $72,000 | $191,100 | $668 |
| Carencro | 11,619 | $63,401 | $214,800 | $944 |
| Duson | 1,282 | $25,054 | $54,300 | $743 |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,100 |
| Sunset | 3,074 | $60,964 | $206,100 | $860 |
| Rayne | 7,105 | $42,151 | $156,500 | $828 |
| Grand Coteau | 959 | $34,730 | $117,500 | $678 |
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What is the median household income in Ossun, LA?
The median household income in Ossun is $40,810, 33% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Ossun?
The median gross rent in Ossun is $1,296 per month, about 37.1% of household income.
Is Ossun, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Ossun?
The median age in Ossun is 29 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Ossun?
The average commute to work in Ossun is 24 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ossun?
The unemployment rate in Ossun is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ossun?
11.7% of adults in Ossun 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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