Living in Presquille, Louisiana

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

Presquille has 2,062 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $112,000 (84% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $272,100.

Presquille at a glance

Population
2,062
Median age
32.7State: 38
Median household income
$112,000State: $60,756
Median home value
$272,100State: $216,500
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
Average commute
22 min

Is Presquille a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 84% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.1%.

Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 14.9%.

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

Cost of living in Presquille

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Presquille the median home value is $272,100, 18% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,253 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Presquille$272,100
Louisiana$216,500
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Louisiana$1,064
United States$1,413

Presquille median household income

The median household income in Presquille is $112,000 and the income per person is $35,884. 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).

Median household income

Presquille$112,000
Louisiana$60,756
United States$80,734

Housing in Presquille: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
597
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
2.8%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
3.56

Presquille demographics

Population
2,062
Median age
32.7
Under 18
37.4%
65 and older
10.2%
Households
580
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White86.1%
Hispanic or Latino1.6%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Presquille

19.5% of adults 25 and older in Presquille have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Presquille19.5%
Louisiana27%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Presquille

Unemployment rate
14.9%State: 6.3%
Average commute
22 minState: 26 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
95.5%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
85.2%

Presquille vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Presquille2,062$112,000$272,100—
Bourg2,239$69,094$170,500$1,347
Houma32,392$58,194$205,900$1,058
Bayou Blue12,218$63,958$189,100$1,107
Bayou Cane21,253$74,350$188,700$1,101
Chauvin2,502$52,619$99,600$833
Lockport2,618$60,398$160,800$958
Lockport Heights1,481$125,654$322,700$1,036
Montegut1,266$57,076$123,600$1,021

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Living in Presquille: FAQ

What is the median household income in Presquille, LA?

The median household income in Presquille is $112,000, 84% 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 Presquille?

The median home value in Presquille is $272,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.

Is Presquille, LA a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 84% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 1.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; unemployment of 14.9%.

What is the median age in Presquille?

The median age in Presquille is 32.7 years (Louisiana: 38).

How long is the commute in Presquille?

The average commute to work in Presquille is 22 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Presquille?

The unemployment rate in Presquille is 14.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Presquille?

19.5% of adults in Presquille 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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