Living in Patterson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Patterson · Census data 2020–2024
Patterson has 5,744 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $49,886 (18% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $160,400, the median rent is $878/month.
Patterson at a glance
- Population
- 5,744
- Median age
- 36.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $49,886State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $160,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $878/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 56.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Patterson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 26% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 18% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Patterson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Patterson the median home value is $160,400, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, which is 42.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,377 a month in housing costs.
Patterson median household income
The median household income in Patterson is $49,886 and the income per person is $25,308. 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Patterson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,511
- Owner-occupied
- 56.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.8%
- Vacant
- 17.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.73
Patterson demographics
- Population
- 5,744
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 30.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.2%
- Households
- 2,067
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Patterson ›
Education in Patterson
9% of adults 25 and older in Patterson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Patterson
- Unemployment rate
- 9.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Patterson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patterson | 5,744 | $49,886 | $160,400 | $878 |
| Bayou Vista | 3,842 | $40,500 | $144,700 | $864 |
| Berwick | 4,607 | $51,580 | $212,400 | $493 |
| Morgan City | 11,064 | $56,474 | $155,200 | $917 |
| Centerville | 685 | $74,509 | $320,400 | — |
| Siracusaville | 515 | $78,085 | $95,000 | — |
| Amelia | 1,712 | $55,472 | $87,500 | $583 |
| Franklin | 6,461 | $39,518 | $104,400 | $814 |
| Bayou L'Ourse | 2,132 | $60,219 | $87,800 | $774 |
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What is the median household income in Patterson, LA?
The median household income in Patterson is $49,886, 18% 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 Patterson?
The median home value in Patterson is $160,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Patterson?
The median gross rent in Patterson is $878 per month, about 42.4% of household income.
Is Patterson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 26% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 18% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 9.5%; a poverty rate of 22.9%.
What is the median age in Patterson?
The median age in Patterson is 36.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Patterson?
The average commute to work in Patterson is 31 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Patterson?
The unemployment rate in Patterson is 9.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Patterson?
9% of adults in Patterson 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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