Living in Port Vincent, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Vincent · Census data 2020–2024
Port Vincent has 673 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $61,250 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $216,200, the median rent is $734/month.
Port Vincent is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Port Vincent at a glance
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 48.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $216,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $734/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Port Vincent a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Port Vincent
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Vincent the median home value is $216,200, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $734 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,223 a month in housing costs.
Port Vincent median household income
The median household income in Port Vincent is $61,250 and the income per person is $43,562. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Port Vincent: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 434
- Owner-occupied
- 85.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.7%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 1.80
Port Vincent demographics
- Population
- 673
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 13.2%
- 65 and older
- 22.6%
- Households
- 374
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Vincent ›
Education in Port Vincent
11.2% of adults 25 and older in Port Vincent have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Vincent
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 90.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
Port Vincent vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Vincent | 673 | $61,250 | $216,200 | $734 |
| French Settlement | 1,295 | $72,396 | $206,000 | $1,183 |
| Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | $317,400 | $1,324 |
| Gonzales | 13,108 | $75,451 | $225,800 | $1,497 |
| Walker | 6,390 | $80,707 | $227,800 | $1,028 |
| Sorrento | 2,203 | $117,604 | $232,200 | $1,344 |
| Denham Springs | 9,323 | $71,569 | $188,200 | $1,014 |
| Livingston | 1,747 | $61,750 | $192,300 | $702 |
| Killian | 1,694 | $67,634 | $322,100 | $2,086 |
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What is the median household income in Port Vincent, LA?
The median household income in Port Vincent is $61,250, about the same as 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 Port Vincent?
The median home value in Port Vincent is $216,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Port Vincent?
The median gross rent in Port Vincent is $734 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Port Vincent, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 15.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Port Vincent?
The median age in Port Vincent is 48.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Port Vincent?
The average commute to work in Port Vincent is 30 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Vincent?
The unemployment rate in Port Vincent is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Vincent?
11.2% of adults in Port Vincent 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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