At a Glance
Median Income
$72,411
$38,336 per capita
Home Value
$258,800
Zillow: $287,551
Median Rent
$1,290/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.3%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
14.4% smoking rate
How Abita Springs Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Abita Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Abita Springs a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Abita Springs residents earn a median household income of $72,411 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,336. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,747 business establishments, including 289 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Abita Springs is $258,800 , 8% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,551. Median rent is $1,290/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
48.3% of adults in Abita Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Abita Springs has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,669
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density581/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,411
Per Capita$38,336
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$6,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$900
Housing
A+
Home Value$258,800
Rent$1,290
Ownership89.5%
Zillow$287,551
Housing Units1,111
Rent Burden23.8%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death13,160/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation31 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.3%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score3.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute45 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Abita Springs was built in 1994.
15.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 289 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.