Living in Poydras, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Poydras · Census data 2020–2024
Poydras has 2,260 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $59,105 (about the same as the Louisiana median), the median home value is $132,800, the median rent is $1,114/month.
Poydras at a glance
- Population
- 2,260
- Median age
- 36.5State: 38
- Median household income
- $59,105State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $132,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,114/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Poydras a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Poydras
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Poydras the median home value is $132,800, 60% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,114 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $999 a month in housing costs.
Poydras median household income
The median household income in Poydras is $59,105 and the income per person is $29,432. 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Poydras: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 999
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 9.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.49
Poydras demographics
- Population
- 2,260
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 22.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 907
- Foreign-born
- 9.2%
- Veterans
- 1.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Poydras ›
Education in Poydras
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Poydras have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Poydras
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Poydras vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poydras | 2,260 | $59,105 | $132,800 | $1,114 |
| Violet | 4,122 | $51,038 | $173,500 | $942 |
| Meraux | 7,918 | $76,021 | $208,700 | $1,055 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Chalmette | 22,616 | $54,904 | $214,700 | $1,110 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Arabi | 4,625 | $56,813 | $225,500 | $981 |
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What is the median household income in Poydras, LA?
The median household income in Poydras is $59,105, 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 Poydras?
The median home value in Poydras is $132,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Poydras?
The median gross rent in Poydras is $1,114 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Poydras, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 39% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Louisiana median; an average commute of 40 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.3%.
What is the median age in Poydras?
The median age in Poydras is 36.5 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Poydras?
The average commute to work in Poydras is 40 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Poydras?
The unemployment rate in Poydras is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Poydras?
11.7% of adults in Poydras 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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