Living in Welsh, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Welsh · Census data 2020–2024
Welsh has 3,313 residents with a median age of 38.2. The median household income is $78,185 (29% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $174,900, the median rent is $576/month.
Welsh at a glance
- Population
- 3,313
- Median age
- 38.2State: 38
- Median household income
- $78,185State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $174,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $576/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 82.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.3%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Welsh a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Welsh
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Welsh the median home value is $174,900, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $576 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,082 a month in housing costs.
Welsh median household income
The median household income in Welsh is $78,185 and the income per person is $31,840. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Welsh: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,280
- Owner-occupied
- 82.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.2%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.83
Welsh demographics
- Population
- 3,313
- Median age
- 38.2
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 1,143
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Welsh ›
Education in Welsh
11.3% of adults 25 and older in Welsh have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Welsh
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.2%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Welsh vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Welsh | 3,313 | $78,185 | $174,900 | $576 |
| Jennings | 9,553 | $48,558 | $136,700 | $881 |
| Fenton | 207 | $22,438 | $96,300 | $631 |
| Hayes | 690 | $140,278 | $173,100 | — |
| Iowa | 3,200 | $59,779 | $249,200 | $1,098 |
| Lake Arthur | 2,585 | $53,920 | $83,600 | $723 |
| Mermentau | 627 | $117,764 | $55,300 | $478 |
| Kinder | 2,317 | $42,100 | $118,700 | $777 |
| Egan | 1,015 | $93,196 | $220,000 | — |
More for people moving to Welsh
Welsh ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Welsh: FAQ
What is the median household income in Welsh, LA?
The median household income in Welsh is $78,185, 29% 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 Welsh?
The median home value in Welsh is $174,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Welsh?
The median gross rent in Welsh is $576 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Welsh, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Welsh?
The median age in Welsh is 38.2 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Welsh?
The average commute to work in Welsh is 32 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Welsh?
The unemployment rate in Welsh is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Welsh?
11.3% of adults in Welsh 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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