Living in Woodmere, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodmere · Census data 2020–2024
Woodmere has 11,879 residents with a median age of 37. The median household income is $75,828 (25% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $191,100, the median rent is $1,382/month.
Woodmere at a glance
- Population
- 11,879
- Median age
- 37State: 38
- Median household income
- $75,828State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $191,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,382/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.1%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Woodmere a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 25% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Woodmere
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodmere the median home value is $191,100, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,382 per month, which is 47.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,547 a month in housing costs.
Woodmere median household income
The median household income in Woodmere is $75,828 and the income per person is $36,829. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Woodmere: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,217
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 3.02
Woodmere demographics
- Population
- 11,879
- Median age
- 37
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 3,939
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodmere ›
Education in Woodmere
17.1% of adults 25 and older in Woodmere have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 6.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodmere
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Woodmere vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodmere | 11,879 | $75,828 | $191,100 | $1,382 |
| Estelle | 16,341 | $78,869 | $217,300 | $1,442 |
| New Orleans Station | 2,307 | $59,474 | — | $1,825 |
| Harvey | 20,915 | $48,774 | $200,100 | $1,190 |
| Marrero | 32,540 | $41,402 | $169,800 | $1,042 |
| Timberlane | 10,886 | $65,901 | $221,000 | $1,443 |
| Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $115,012 | $410,000 | $1,485 |
| Gretna | 17,389 | $43,110 | $257,400 | $1,060 |
| Terrytown | 24,726 | $51,718 | $220,300 | $1,135 |
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What is the median household income in Woodmere, LA?
The median household income in Woodmere is $75,828, 25% 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 Woodmere?
The median home value in Woodmere is $191,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Woodmere?
The median gross rent in Woodmere is $1,382 per month, about 47.2% of household income.
Is Woodmere, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 25% higher than the Louisiana median; home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%.
What is the median age in Woodmere?
The median age in Woodmere is 37 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Woodmere?
The average commute to work in Woodmere is 29 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodmere?
The unemployment rate in Woodmere is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodmere?
17.1% of adults in Woodmere 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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