Living in St. Rose, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Rose · Census data 2020–2024
St. Rose has 7,644 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $74,075 (22% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $238,900, the median rent is $856/month.
St. Rose at a glance
- Population
- 7,644
- Median age
- 39.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $74,075State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $238,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 75.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.8%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is St. Rose a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 22% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.8%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in St. Rose
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Rose the median home value is $238,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,628 a month in housing costs.
St. Rose median household income
The median household income in St. Rose is $74,075 and the income per person is $32,141. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in St. Rose: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,931
- Owner-occupied
- 75.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.4%
- Vacant
- 13%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 3.00
St. Rose demographics
- Population
- 7,644
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 2,551
- Foreign-born
- 11.3%
- Veterans
- 2.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Rose ›
Education in St. Rose
24.8% of adults 25 and older in St. Rose have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 7.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Rose
- Unemployment rate
- 8.8%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
St. Rose vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | $218,600 | $1,310 |
| Destrehan | 11,619 | $90,509 | $320,700 | $1,257 |
| Kenner | 64,904 | $64,020 | $246,300 | $1,179 |
| New Sarpy | 1,247 | $51,989 | $95,700 | $848 |
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Luling | 13,960 | $76,539 | $273,800 | $1,625 |
| Norco | 2,781 | $71,220 | $238,100 | $1,081 |
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What is the median household income in St. Rose, LA?
The median household income in St. Rose is $74,075, 22% 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. Rose?
The median home value in St. Rose is $238,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in St. Rose?
The median gross rent in St. Rose is $856 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is St. Rose, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 22% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.8%.
What is the median age in St. Rose?
The median age in St. Rose is 39.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in St. Rose?
The average commute to work in St. Rose is 25 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Rose?
The unemployment rate in St. Rose is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Rose?
24.8% of adults in St. Rose 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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