Living in Welcome, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Welcome · Census data 2020–2024
Welcome has 796 residents with a median age of 26.4. The median household income is $56,250 (7% lower than the Louisiana median), the median rent is $609/month.
Welcome is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Welcome at a glance
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 26.4State: 38
- Median household income
- $56,250State: $60,756
- Median rent
- $609/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 63.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Welcome a good place to live?
Pros: A poverty rate of 16.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Welcome
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Welcome the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $609 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,167 a month in housing costs.
Welcome median household income
The median household income in Welcome is $56,250 and the income per person is $23,230. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Welcome: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 274
- Owner-occupied
- 63.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.6%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 3.13
Welcome demographics
- Population
- 796
- Median age
- 26.4
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Welcome ›
Education in Welcome
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Welcome have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Welcome
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 89.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.4%
Welcome vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome | 796 | $56,250 | — | $609 |
| Union | 526 | $71,563 | — | — |
| Lemannville | 841 | $16,947 | $75,300 | — |
| Hester | 654 | $138,879 | $194,000 | — |
| Moonshine | 261 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Donaldsonville | 6,831 | $23,618 | $185,900 | $827 |
| Grand Point | 2,341 | $88,674 | $253,800 | — |
| Paulina | 1,785 | $88,839 | $283,100 | — |
| Sorrento | 2,203 | $117,604 | $232,200 | $1,344 |
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What is the median household income in Welcome, LA?
The median household income in Welcome is $56,250, 7% 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 Welcome?
The median gross rent in Welcome is $609 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Welcome, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: a poverty rate of 16.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Welcome?
The median age in Welcome is 26.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Welcome?
The average commute to work in Welcome is 36 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Welcome?
The unemployment rate in Welcome is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Welcome?
4.6% of adults in Welcome 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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