Living in Violet, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Violet · Census data 2020–2024
Violet has 4,122 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $51,038 (16% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $173,500, the median rent is $942/month.
Violet at a glance
- Population
- 4,122
- Median age
- 36.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $51,038State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $173,500State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $942/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 85.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Violet a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.6%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Violet
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Violet the median home value is $173,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $942 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,166 a month in housing costs.
Violet median household income
The median household income in Violet is $51,038 and the income per person is $25,349. 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Violet: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,857
- Owner-occupied
- 85.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.1%
- Vacant
- 16.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.66
Violet demographics
- Population
- 4,122
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 28.3%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 1,543
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Violet ›
Education in Violet
15.4% of adults 25 and older in Violet have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Violet
- Unemployment rate
- 9.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
Violet vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violet | 4,122 | $51,038 | $173,500 | $942 |
| Poydras | 2,260 | $59,105 | $132,800 | $1,114 |
| Meraux | 7,918 | $76,021 | $208,700 | $1,055 |
| Chalmette | 22,616 | $54,904 | $214,700 | $1,110 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Arabi | 4,625 | $56,813 | $225,500 | $981 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
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Violet ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Violet: FAQ
What is the median household income in Violet, LA?
The median household income in Violet is $51,038, 16% 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 Violet?
The median home value in Violet is $173,500, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Violet?
The median gross rent in Violet is $942 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Violet, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 17.6%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 9.4%.
What is the median age in Violet?
The median age in Violet is 36.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Violet?
The average commute to work in Violet is 35 minutes; 16.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Violet?
The unemployment rate in Violet is 9.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Violet?
15.4% of adults in Violet 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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