Living in Paulina, Louisiana

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Paulina · Census data 2020–2024

Paulina has 1,785 residents with a median age of 38.9. The median household income is $88,839 (46% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $283,100.

Paulina at a glance

Population
1,785
Median age
38.9State: 38
Median household income
$88,839State: $60,756
Median home value
$283,100State: $216,500
Homeowners
98.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
Average commute
25 min

Is Paulina a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 46% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.1%.

Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in March–April and October–November.

Cost of living in Paulina

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Paulina the median home value is $283,100, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,188 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Paulina$283,100
Louisiana$216,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Louisiana$1,064
United States$1,413

Paulina median household income

The median household income in Paulina is $88,839 and the income per person is $51,245. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).

Median household income

Paulina$88,839
Louisiana$60,756
United States$80,734

Housing in Paulina: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
838
Owner-occupied
98.7%
Renter-occupied
1.3%
Vacant
8.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
2008
Average household size
2.34

Paulina demographics

Population
1,785
Median age
38.9
Under 18
32.7%
65 and older
13.7%
Households
763
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
2%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Hispanic or Latino5.9%
Black1.7%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Paulina ›

Education in Paulina

30.3% of adults 25 and older in Paulina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Paulina30.3%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Paulina

Unemployment rate
0%State: 6.3%
Average commute
25 minState: 26 min
Work from home
4.4%
Drive alone
95.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
86.2%

Paulina vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Paulina1,785$88,839$283,100—
Grand Point2,341$88,674$253,800—
Lutcher2,991$60,375$219,600$1,712
North Vacherie1,905$37,083$221,900—
Gramercy2,814$67,813$225,100$1,236
Hester654$138,879$194,000—
Wallace791$38,389$184,700—
Garyville2,119$88,060$171,600$1,078
South Vacherie2,954$81,310$234,600$1,325

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Living in Paulina: FAQ

What is the median household income in Paulina, LA?

The median household income in Paulina is $88,839, 46% higher 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 Paulina?

The median home value in Paulina is $283,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.

Is Paulina, LA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 46% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 2.1%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Paulina?

The median age in Paulina is 38.9 years (Louisiana: 38).

How long is the commute in Paulina?

The average commute to work in Paulina is 25 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Paulina?

The unemployment rate in Paulina is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Paulina?

30.3% of adults in Paulina 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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