Living in Turkey Creek, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Turkey Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Turkey Creek has 449 residents with a median age of 25.8. The median household income is $75,250 (24% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $151,400, the median rent is $929/month.
Turkey Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Turkey Creek at a glance
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 25.8State: 38
- Median household income
- $75,250State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $151,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $929/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 74.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.4%
- Average commute
- 44 min
Is Turkey Creek a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 17.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 44 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Turkey Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Turkey Creek the median home value is $151,400, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, which is 20% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,406 a month in housing costs.
Turkey Creek median household income
The median household income in Turkey Creek is $75,250 and the income per person is $31,316. 17.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Turkey Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 192
- Owner-occupied
- 74.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.6%
- Vacant
- 18.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.88
Turkey Creek demographics
- Population
- 449
- Median age
- 25.8
- Under 18
- 35.6%
- 65 and older
- 11.1%
- Households
- 156
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Turkey Creek ›
Education in Turkey Creek
7.4% of adults 25 and older in Turkey Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Turkey Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 44 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.9%
Turkey Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey Creek | 449 | $75,250 | $151,400 | $929 |
| Pine Prairie | 934 | $33,352 | — | $758 |
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | $103,700 | $680 |
| Cheneyville | 559 | $17,132 | — | $856 |
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Forest Hill | 727 | $115,938 | $320,700 | $1,163 |
| Bunkie | 3,253 | $22,267 | $93,300 | $828 |
| Oakdale | 6,546 | $42,540 | $98,700 | $873 |
| Lecompte | 592 | $35,357 | $59,900 | $661 |
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What is the median household income in Turkey Creek, LA?
The median household income in Turkey Creek is $75,250, 24% 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 Turkey Creek?
The median home value in Turkey Creek is $151,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Turkey Creek?
The median gross rent in Turkey Creek is $929 per month, about 20% of household income.
Is Turkey Creek, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 17.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 44 minutes.
What is the median age in Turkey Creek?
The median age in Turkey Creek is 25.8 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Turkey Creek?
The average commute to work in Turkey Creek is 44 minutes; 2.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Turkey Creek?
The unemployment rate in Turkey Creek is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Turkey Creek?
7.4% of adults in Turkey Creek 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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