Living in Tallulah, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tallulah · Census data 2020–2024
Tallulah has 5,969 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $33,419 (45% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $79,300, the median rent is $650/month.
Tallulah at a glance
- Population
- 5,969
- Median age
- 31.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $33,419State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $79,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $650/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Tallulah a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 41.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Tallulah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tallulah the median home value is $79,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 31.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,036 a month in housing costs.
Tallulah median household income
The median household income in Tallulah is $33,419 and the income per person is $14,631. 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Tallulah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,649
- Owner-occupied
- 39.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 60.4%
- Vacant
- 28.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.79
Tallulah demographics
- Population
- 5,969
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 1,899
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tallulah ›
Education in Tallulah
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Tallulah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tallulah
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 85%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Tallulah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tallulah | 5,969 | $33,419 | $79,300 | $650 |
| Richmond | 447 | $45,500 | $161,400 | $817 |
| Delhi | 2,573 | $52,132 | $118,000 | $897 |
| Vicksburg | 20,589 | $45,781 | $125,900 | $820 |
| Epps | 467 | $53,667 | $67,500 | $1,031 |
| Beechwood | 4,168 | $91,600 | $236,000 | $853 |
| Newellton | 997 | $25,190 | $52,800 | $542 |
| Pioneer | 487 | $82,930 | $49,500 | $844 |
| Lake Providence | 3,349 | $27,580 | $115,600 | $606 |
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What is the median household income in Tallulah, LA?
The median household income in Tallulah is $33,419, 45% 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 Tallulah?
The median home value in Tallulah is $79,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Tallulah?
The median gross rent in Tallulah is $650 per month, about 31.2% of household income.
Is Tallulah, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 41.7%.
What is the median age in Tallulah?
The median age in Tallulah is 31.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Tallulah?
The average commute to work in Tallulah is 16 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tallulah?
The unemployment rate in Tallulah is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tallulah?
12.7% of adults in Tallulah 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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