Living in Reserve, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reserve · Census data 2020–2024
Reserve has 7,791 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $55,450 (9% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $154,100, the median rent is $1,381/month.
Reserve at a glance
- Population
- 7,791
- Median age
- 40.7State: 38
- Median household income
- $55,450State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $154,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,381/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Reserve a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Reserve
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reserve the median home value is $154,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,381 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,342 a month in housing costs.
Reserve median household income
The median household income in Reserve is $55,450 and the income per person is $24,059. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Reserve: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,873
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 24.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.64
Reserve demographics
- Population
- 7,791
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,924
- Foreign-born
- 11.4%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reserve ›
Education in Reserve
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Reserve have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reserve
- Unemployment rate
- 14.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Drive alone
- 78.8%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Reserve vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reserve | 7,791 | $55,450 | $154,100 | $1,381 |
| Edgard | 1,482 | $68,953 | $182,900 | — |
| Laplace | 28,343 | $69,030 | $199,900 | $1,351 |
| Garyville | 2,119 | $88,060 | $171,600 | $1,078 |
| Montz | 2,074 | $91,875 | $308,800 | — |
| Killona | 188 | $31,591 | — | — |
| Wallace | 791 | $38,389 | $184,700 | — |
| Gramercy | 2,814 | $67,813 | $225,100 | $1,236 |
| Lutcher | 2,991 | $60,375 | $219,600 | $1,712 |
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Reserve ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Reserve: FAQ
What is the median household income in Reserve, LA?
The median household income in Reserve is $55,450, 9% 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 Reserve?
The median home value in Reserve is $154,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Reserve?
The median gross rent in Reserve is $1,381 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Reserve, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 14.5%; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Reserve?
The median age in Reserve is 40.7 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Reserve?
The average commute to work in Reserve is 23 minutes; 2.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reserve?
The unemployment rate in Reserve is 14.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reserve?
10.3% of adults in Reserve 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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