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Abita Springs, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Tangipahoa Parish County
Abita Springs, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Abita Springs a Good Place to Live?
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 1.2% (67% 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 $281,471. 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.
Safety & Crime
Abita Springs reports 442 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 16% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,054/100K.
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 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.