Living in Zachary, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Zachary · Census data 2020–2024
Zachary has 19,952 residents with a median age of 38.3. The median household income is $84,480 (39% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $259,100, the median rent is $1,527/month.
Zachary at a glance
- Population
- 19,952
- Median age
- 38.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $84,480State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $259,100State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $1,527/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 79.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Zachary a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 39% higher than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Zachary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Zachary the median home value is $259,100, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,527 per month, which is 34.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,850 a month in housing costs.
Zachary median household income
The median household income in Zachary is $84,480 and the income per person is $45,997. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Zachary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,999
- Owner-occupied
- 79.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.4%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.59
Zachary demographics
- Population
- 19,952
- Median age
- 38.3
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 7,648
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Zachary ›
Education in Zachary
32.7% of adults 25 and older in Zachary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Zachary
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 84.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Zachary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zachary | 19,952 | $84,480 | $259,100 | $1,527 |
| Slaughter | 1,250 | $72,438 | $254,300 | $1,571 |
| Baker | 12,253 | $54,750 | $157,900 | $993 |
| Brownfields | 4,261 | $65,929 | $207,200 | $1,651 |
| Central | 29,783 | $89,554 | $288,700 | $1,309 |
| Merrydale | 9,490 | $41,500 | $136,100 | $1,311 |
| Jackson | 3,958 | $37,844 | $151,100 | $785 |
| Monticello | 3,999 | $70,441 | $176,000 | $1,284 |
| Watson | 1,357 | $96,780 | $252,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Zachary, LA?
The median household income in Zachary is $84,480, 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 Zachary?
The median home value in Zachary is $259,100, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Zachary?
The median gross rent in Zachary is $1,527 per month, about 34.1% of household income.
Is Zachary, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 39% higher than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: home values 20% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.9%.
What is the median age in Zachary?
The median age in Zachary is 38.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Zachary?
The average commute to work in Zachary is 28 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Zachary?
The unemployment rate in Zachary is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Zachary?
32.7% of adults in Zachary 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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