Living in Waterproof, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waterproof · Census data 2020–2024
Waterproof has 576 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $21,786 (64% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $47,300, the median rent is $469/month.
Waterproof is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Waterproof at a glance
- Population
- 576
- Median age
- 37.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $21,786State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $47,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $469/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 76%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Waterproof a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 78% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 70.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Waterproof
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waterproof the median home value is $47,300, 86% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $469 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $856 a month in housing costs.
Waterproof median household income
The median household income in Waterproof is $21,786 and the income per person is $11,867. 70.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Waterproof: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 319
- Owner-occupied
- 76%
- Renter-occupied
- 24%
- Vacant
- 37.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.88
37.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Waterproof has many vacation and second homes.
Waterproof demographics
- Population
- 576
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 29.3%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 200
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 1.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waterproof ›
Education in Waterproof
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Waterproof have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waterproof
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 77.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.5%
Waterproof vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproof | 576 | $21,786 | $47,300 | $469 |
| Spokane | 442 | $97,361 | — | — |
| Clayton | 272 | $30,962 | $73,800 | $442 |
| St. Joseph | 603 | $38,393 | $59,100 | $733 |
| Ferriday | 3,098 | $28,467 | $84,800 | $765 |
| Morgantown | 1,038 | $52,308 | $95,100 | $928 |
| Sicily Island | 336 | $20,500 | $55,000 | $628 |
| Ridgecrest | 1,007 | $41,910 | $57,500 | $971 |
| Vidalia | 3,928 | $48,250 | $152,500 | $1,127 |
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What is the median household income in Waterproof, LA?
The median household income in Waterproof is $21,786, 64% 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 Waterproof?
The median home value in Waterproof is $47,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Waterproof?
The median gross rent in Waterproof is $469 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Waterproof, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 78% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 32 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 70.7%.
What is the median age in Waterproof?
The median age in Waterproof is 37.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Waterproof?
The average commute to work in Waterproof is 32 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waterproof?
The unemployment rate in Waterproof is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waterproof?
20.7% of adults in Waterproof 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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