Living in Rayne, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rayne · Census data 2020–2024
Rayne has 7,105 residents with a median age of 30.1. The median household income is $42,151 (31% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $156,500, the median rent is $828/month.
Rayne at a glance
- Population
- 7,105
- Median age
- 30.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $42,151State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $156,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $828/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 54.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Rayne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Rayne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rayne the median home value is $156,500, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $828 per month, which is 29.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,311 a month in housing costs.
Rayne median household income
The median household income in Rayne is $42,151 and the income per person is $21,405. 25.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Rayne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,063
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.6%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.52
Rayne demographics
- Population
- 7,105
- Median age
- 30.1
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 2,748
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rayne ›
Education in Rayne
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Rayne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rayne
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 89.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.2%
Rayne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayne | 7,105 | $42,151 | $156,500 | $828 |
| Duson | 1,282 | $25,054 | $54,300 | $743 |
| Crowley | 11,422 | $28,642 | $144,900 | $594 |
| Ossun | 2,271 | $40,810 | — | $1,296 |
| Scott | 8,609 | $56,299 | $170,300 | $1,052 |
| Cankton | 514 | $72,000 | $191,100 | $668 |
| Church Point | 4,096 | $46,087 | $96,700 | $862 |
| Estherwood | 622 | $45,833 | $88,900 | $748 |
| Maurice | 2,584 | $90,833 | $241,000 | $1,053 |
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What is the median household income in Rayne, LA?
The median household income in Rayne is $42,151, 31% lower 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 Rayne?
The median home value in Rayne is $156,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Rayne?
The median gross rent in Rayne is $828 per month, about 29.4% of household income.
Is Rayne, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 25.5%.
What is the median age in Rayne?
The median age in Rayne is 30.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Rayne?
The average commute to work in Rayne is 28 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rayne?
The unemployment rate in Rayne is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rayne?
8.7% of adults in Rayne 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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