Living in Simpson, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Simpson · Census data 2020–2024
Simpson has 395 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $90,313 (49% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $147,200.
Simpson is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Simpson at a glance
- Population
- 395
- Median age
- 43.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $90,313State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $147,200State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 86%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.9%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Simpson a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 49% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Simpson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Simpson the median home value is $147,200, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
Simpson median household income
The median household income in Simpson is $90,313 and the income per person is $34,636. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Simpson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 220
- Owner-occupied
- 86%
- Renter-occupied
- 14%
- Vacant
- 25.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.41
Simpson demographics
- Population
- 395
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 9.9%
- Households
- 164
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Simpson ›
Education in Simpson
9.9% of adults 25 and older in Simpson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Simpson
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 11.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.6%
Simpson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simpson | 395 | $90,313 | $147,200 | — |
| Leesville | 5,495 | $37,500 | $118,600 | $894 |
| New Llano | 2,144 | $52,135 | $118,100 | $828 |
| Anacoco | 889 | $73,214 | $211,500 | $581 |
| Boyce | 1,037 | $37,895 | $86,000 | $620 |
| Hornbeck | 412 | $37,462 | $110,700 | $930 |
| Pitkin | 489 | $116,419 | — | — |
| Colfax | 1,240 | $26,250 | $73,400 | $499 |
| Rosepine | 1,702 | $60,625 | $172,600 | $763 |
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What is the median household income in Simpson, LA?
The median household income in Simpson is $90,313, 49% 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 Simpson?
The median home value in Simpson is $147,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Simpson, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 49% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%.
What is the median age in Simpson?
The median age in Simpson is 43.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Simpson?
The average commute to work in Simpson is 35 minutes; 11.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Simpson?
The unemployment rate in Simpson is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Simpson?
9.9% of adults in Simpson 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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