Living in Pointe a la Hache, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pointe a la Hache · Census data 2020–2024
Pointe a la Hache has 288 residents with a median age of 54.3. The median home value is $37,500.
Pointe a la Hache is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pointe a la Hache at a glance
- Population
- 288
- Median age
- 54.3State: 38
- Median home value
- $37,500State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.9%
Is Pointe a la Hache a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 83% lower than the state median.
Cons: A poverty rate of 92.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Pointe a la Hache
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pointe a la Hache the median home value is $37,500, 89% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Pointe a la Hache: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 34.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 5.65
34.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Pointe a la Hache has many vacation and second homes.
Pointe a la Hache demographics
- Population
- 288
- Median age
- 54.3
- Under 18
- 17%
- 65 and older
- 6.9%
- Households
- 51
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pointe a la Hache ›
Education in Pointe a la Hache
2.9% of adults 25 and older in Pointe a la Hache have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pointe a la Hache
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Pointe a la Hache vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe a la Hache | 288 | — | $37,500 | — |
| Port Sulphur | 1,593 | $52,289 | $84,200 | — |
| Empire | 988 | $47,083 | $152,900 | — |
| Poydras | 2,260 | $59,105 | $132,800 | $1,114 |
| Lafitte | 488 | $29,886 | $316,400 | — |
| Buras | 607 | $54,167 | $45,300 | — |
| Barataria | 544 | $78,869 | $181,500 | — |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
| Jean Lafitte | 2,266 | $64,452 | $205,200 | $941 |
More for people moving to Pointe a la Hache
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What is the average home price in Pointe a la Hache?
The median home value in Pointe a la Hache is $37,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Pointe a la Hache, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 83% lower than the state median. Minuses: a poverty rate of 92.4%.
What is the median age in Pointe a la Hache?
The median age in Pointe a la Hache is 54.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Pointe a la Hache?
The unemployment rate in Pointe a la Hache is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pointe a la Hache?
2.9% of adults in Pointe a la Hache 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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