Living in Tangipahoa, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tangipahoa · Census data 2020–2024
Tangipahoa has 522 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $20,144 (67% lower than the Louisiana median), the median rent is $917/month.
Tangipahoa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tangipahoa at a glance
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 29.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $20,144State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $917/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 62.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.3%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Tangipahoa a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 67% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 65.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Tangipahoa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tangipahoa the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $917 per month, which is 47.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $953 a month in housing costs.
Tangipahoa median household income
The median household income in Tangipahoa is $20,144 and the income per person is $13,274. 65.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Tangipahoa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 229
- Owner-occupied
- 62.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.1%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.63
Tangipahoa demographics
- Population
- 522
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 35.8%
- 65 and older
- 9.4%
- Households
- 197
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tangipahoa ›
Education in Tangipahoa
4.3% of adults 25 and older in Tangipahoa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tangipahoa
- Unemployment rate
- 17.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 67.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.1%
Tangipahoa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangipahoa | 522 | $20,144 | — | $917 |
| Kentwood | 2,087 | $31,364 | $95,500 | $1,022 |
| Roseland | 1,070 | $45,856 | $112,500 | $868 |
| Osyka | 411 | $41,042 | $85,600 | $638 |
| Greensburg | 994 | $45,344 | $188,800 | $219 |
| Amite City | 4,048 | $44,636 | $112,800 | $927 |
| Independence | 2,207 | $40,268 | $147,000 | $964 |
| Magnolia | 3,059 | $55,057 | $72,500 | $939 |
| Tickfaw | 857 | $54,125 | $180,300 | $1,000 |
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What is the median household income in Tangipahoa, LA?
The median household income in Tangipahoa is $20,144, 67% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Tangipahoa?
The median gross rent in Tangipahoa is $917 per month, about 47.7% of household income.
Is Tangipahoa, LA a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 67% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 65.5%.
What is the median age in Tangipahoa?
The median age in Tangipahoa is 29.9 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Tangipahoa?
The average commute to work in Tangipahoa is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tangipahoa?
The unemployment rate in Tangipahoa is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tangipahoa?
4.3% of adults in Tangipahoa 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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