Living in St. Gabriel, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Gabriel · Census data 2020–2024
St. Gabriel has 6,639 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $74,688 (23% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $239,200, the median rent is $1,017/month.
St. Gabriel at a glance
- Population
- 6,639
- Median age
- 36.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $74,688State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $239,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,017/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 71.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.4%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is St. Gabriel a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 23% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Gabriel
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Gabriel the median home value is $239,200, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,017 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,738 a month in housing costs.
St. Gabriel median household income
The median household income in St. Gabriel is $74,688 and the income per person is $22,728. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in St. Gabriel: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,873
- Owner-occupied
- 71.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.8%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.64
St. Gabriel demographics
- Population
- 6,639
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 12.1%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 1,610
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Gabriel ›
Education in St. Gabriel
24.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Gabriel have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Gabriel
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 75%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
St. Gabriel vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Gabriel | 6,639 | $74,688 | $239,200 | $1,017 |
| Dorseyville | 307 | $155,750 | — | — |
| White Castle | 2,237 | $18,750 | $87,700 | $733 |
| Gardere | 12,223 | $55,409 | $243,300 | $1,157 |
| Plaquemine | 6,075 | $69,366 | $176,300 | $880 |
| Prairieville | 35,238 | $104,923 | $317,400 | $1,324 |
| Gonzales | 13,108 | $75,451 | $225,800 | $1,497 |
| Crescent | 376 | $83,056 | $215,200 | — |
| Addis | 7,252 | $108,041 | $247,400 | $1,273 |
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What is the median household income in St. Gabriel, LA?
The median household income in St. Gabriel is $74,688, 23% 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 St. Gabriel?
The median home value in St. Gabriel is $239,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in St. Gabriel?
The median gross rent in St. Gabriel is $1,017 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is St. Gabriel, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 23% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.6%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in St. Gabriel?
The median age in St. Gabriel is 36.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in St. Gabriel?
The average commute to work in St. Gabriel is 23 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Gabriel?
The unemployment rate in St. Gabriel is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Gabriel?
24.4% of adults in St. Gabriel 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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