Living in Schriever, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Schriever · Census data 2020–2024
Schriever has 6,690 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $66,571 (10% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $179,300, the median rent is $990/month.
Schriever at a glance
- Population
- 6,690
- Median age
- 35.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $66,571State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $179,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $990/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Schriever a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 10% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Schriever
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Schriever the median home value is $179,300, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $990 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,388 a month in housing costs.
Schriever median household income
The median household income in Schriever is $66,571 and the income per person is $33,877. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Schriever: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,163
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 6.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.26
Schriever demographics
- Population
- 6,690
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 2,952
- Foreign-born
- 4.5%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Schriever ›
Education in Schriever
15.7% of adults 25 and older in Schriever have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Schriever
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Schriever vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schriever | 6,690 | $66,571 | $179,300 | $990 |
| Bayou Country Club | 1,497 | $111,696 | $332,400 | — |
| Gray | 5,154 | $54,559 | $139,400 | $1,025 |
| Thibodaux | 15,732 | $52,072 | $232,500 | $960 |
| Lafourche Crossing | 2,790 | $73,309 | $269,100 | $1,591 |
| Bayou Cane | 21,253 | $74,350 | $188,700 | $1,101 |
| Chackbay | 5,436 | $65,968 | $217,000 | $1,036 |
| Labadieville | 1,408 | $48,056 | $153,100 | $1,460 |
| Choctaw | 268 | $58,889 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Schriever, LA?
The median household income in Schriever is $66,571, 10% 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 Schriever?
The median home value in Schriever is $179,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Schriever?
The median gross rent in Schriever is $990 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Schriever, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 10% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 13.9%.
What is the median age in Schriever?
The median age in Schriever is 35.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Schriever?
The average commute to work in Schriever is 25 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Schriever?
The unemployment rate in Schriever is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Schriever?
15.7% of adults in Schriever 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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