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Louisiana: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Louisiana, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Louisiana at a glance

Population

4,611,961

Median Household Income

$60,756

Typical Home Value

$211,928

School District Rating

6.8

Violent Crime Rate

615.0

Avg Commute Time

25.7

About Louisiana on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Louisiana. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Louisiana

64 counties, alphabetical.

Louisiana at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Louisiana?
Louisiana has a population of 4,611,961 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Louisiana?
The median home value in Louisiana is $211,928. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Louisiana?
Median household income in Louisiana is $60,756 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Louisiana?
Louisiana has 64 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Louisiana?
The average one-way commute in Louisiana is 25.7 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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