Living in Wisner, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wisner · Census data 2020–2024
Wisner has 965 residents with a median age of 44.6. The median household income is $41,705 (31% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $103,300, the median rent is $751/month.
Wisner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wisner at a glance
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 44.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $41,705State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $103,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $751/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Wisner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 35.6%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Wisner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wisner the median home value is $103,300, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $751 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $992 a month in housing costs.
Wisner median household income
The median household income in Wisner is $41,705 and the income per person is $18,777. 35.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Wisner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 19.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.67
Wisner demographics
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 44.6
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 327
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wisner ›
Education in Wisner
12.1% of adults 25 and older in Wisner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wisner
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.5%
Wisner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wisner | 965 | $41,705 | $103,300 | $751 |
| Gilbert | 294 | $49,821 | $96,300 | $534 |
| Sicily Island | 336 | $20,500 | $55,000 | $628 |
| Winnsboro | 4,725 | $35,573 | $92,200 | $731 |
| Harrisonburg | 287 | $51,786 | $207,300 | $592 |
| Clayton | 272 | $30,962 | $73,800 | $442 |
| Waterproof | 576 | $21,786 | $47,300 | $469 |
| Baskin | 143 | $61,667 | $129,200 | $850 |
| Spokane | 442 | $97,361 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Wisner, LA?
The median household income in Wisner is $41,705, 31% 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 Wisner?
The median home value in Wisner is $103,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Wisner?
The median gross rent in Wisner is $751 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Wisner, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 35.6%.
What is the median age in Wisner?
The median age in Wisner is 44.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Wisner?
The average commute to work in Wisner is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wisner?
The unemployment rate in Wisner is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wisner?
12.1% of adults in Wisner 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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