Living in Waggaman, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waggaman · Census data 2020–2024
Waggaman has 11,330 residents with a median age of 33. The median household income is $68,374 (13% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $170,400, the median rent is $1,510/month.
Waggaman at a glance
- Population
- 11,330
- Median age
- 33State: 38
- Median household income
- $68,374State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $170,400State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,510/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Waggaman a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Waggaman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waggaman the median home value is $170,400, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,510 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,567 a month in housing costs.
Waggaman median household income
The median household income in Waggaman is $68,374 and the income per person is $29,827. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Waggaman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,068
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.97
Waggaman demographics
- Population
- 11,330
- Median age
- 33
- Under 18
- 29.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,810
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waggaman ›
Education in Waggaman
17.9% of adults 25 and older in Waggaman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waggaman
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.4%
- Drive alone
- 79%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Waggaman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waggaman | 11,330 | $68,374 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| River Ridge | 13,312 | $84,336 | $357,400 | $1,127 |
| Harahan | 8,904 | $79,516 | $343,100 | $1,082 |
| Elmwood | 6,077 | $89,430 | $188,100 | $1,602 |
| Avondale | 4,608 | $48,661 | $136,400 | $1,200 |
| Ama | 1,483 | $73,359 | $218,600 | $1,310 |
| Bridge City | 7,297 | $57,031 | $95,700 | $1,281 |
| Jefferson | 9,703 | $57,235 | $247,700 | $1,097 |
| St. Rose | 7,644 | $74,075 | $238,900 | $856 |
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What is the median household income in Waggaman, LA?
The median household income in Waggaman is $68,374, 13% 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 Waggaman?
The median home value in Waggaman is $170,400, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Waggaman?
The median gross rent in Waggaman is $1,510 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Waggaman, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 24.5%.
What is the median age in Waggaman?
The median age in Waggaman is 33 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Waggaman?
The average commute to work in Waggaman is 30 minutes; 6.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waggaman?
The unemployment rate in Waggaman is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waggaman?
17.9% of adults in Waggaman 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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