Living in Winnsboro, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Winnsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Winnsboro has 4,725 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $35,573 (41% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $92,200, the median rent is $731/month.
Winnsboro at a glance
- Population
- 4,725
- Median age
- 31.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $35,573State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $92,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $731/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 41%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 13 min
Is Winnsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 43.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Winnsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Winnsboro the median home value is $92,200, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $988 a month in housing costs.
Winnsboro median household income
The median household income in Winnsboro is $35,573 and the income per person is $20,943. 43.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Winnsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,998
- Owner-occupied
- 41%
- Renter-occupied
- 59%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.79
Winnsboro demographics
- Population
- 4,725
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 37.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.8%
- Households
- 1,653
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 3.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Winnsboro ›
Education in Winnsboro
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Winnsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Winnsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 10.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 13 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 52.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.8%
Winnsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winnsboro | 4,725 | $35,573 | $92,200 | $731 |
| Baskin | 143 | $61,667 | $129,200 | $850 |
| Gilbert | 294 | $49,821 | $96,300 | $534 |
| Mangham | 638 | $42,763 | $113,100 | $636 |
| Wisner | 965 | $41,705 | $103,300 | $751 |
| Columbia | 345 | $55,000 | $123,800 | $872 |
| Rayville | 3,261 | $27,273 | $99,100 | $907 |
| Sicily Island | 336 | $20,500 | $55,000 | $628 |
| Banks Springs | 1,406 | $26,232 | $80,700 | $356 |
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What is the median household income in Winnsboro, LA?
The median household income in Winnsboro is $35,573, 41% 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 Winnsboro?
The median home value in Winnsboro is $92,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Winnsboro?
The median gross rent in Winnsboro is $731 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Winnsboro, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 10.9%; a poverty rate of 43.5%.
What is the median age in Winnsboro?
The median age in Winnsboro is 31.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Winnsboro?
The average commute to work in Winnsboro is 13 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnsboro?
The unemployment rate in Winnsboro is 10.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Winnsboro?
13.5% of adults in Winnsboro 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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