Living in Woodworth, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Woodworth · Census data 2020–2024
Woodworth has 2,432 residents with a median age of 30.6. The median household income is $84,500 (39% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $302,200, the median rent is $900/month.
Woodworth at a glance
- Population
- 2,432
- Median age
- 30.6State: 38
- Median household income
- $84,500State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $302,200State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $900/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 77.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Woodworth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Home values 40% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Woodworth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Woodworth the median home value is $302,200, 9% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, which is 38.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,607 a month in housing costs.
Woodworth median household income
The median household income in Woodworth is $84,500 and the income per person is $37,152. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Woodworth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 902
- Owner-occupied
- 77.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.6%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.92
Woodworth demographics
- Population
- 2,432
- Median age
- 30.6
- Under 18
- 32%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 822
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Woodworth ›
Education in Woodworth
40% of adults 25 and older in Woodworth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 17.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Woodworth
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 1.9%
- Drive alone
- 85.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.8%
Woodworth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth | 2,432 | $84,500 | $302,200 | $900 |
| Forest Hill | 727 | $115,938 | $320,700 | $1,163 |
| Alexandria | 44,060 | $47,113 | $183,700 | $931 |
| Lecompte | 592 | $35,357 | $59,900 | $661 |
| McNary | 248 | $57,500 | $127,700 | — |
| Pineville | 14,160 | $49,774 | $201,500 | $910 |
| Glenmora | 1,284 | $31,839 | $103,700 | $680 |
| Echo | 552 | $127,965 | — | — |
| Boyce | 1,037 | $37,895 | $86,000 | $620 |
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What is the median household income in Woodworth, LA?
The median household income in Woodworth is $84,500, 39% 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 Woodworth?
The median home value in Woodworth is $302,200, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Woodworth?
The median gross rent in Woodworth is $900 per month, about 38.3% of household income.
Is Woodworth, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Louisiana median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: home values 40% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Woodworth?
The median age in Woodworth is 30.6 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Woodworth?
The average commute to work in Woodworth is 22 minutes; 1.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Woodworth?
The unemployment rate in Woodworth is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Woodworth?
40% of adults in Woodworth 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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