At a Glance
Median Income
$47,561
$19,571 per capita
Home Value
$143,900
Zillow: $314,205
Median Rent
$1,411/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.7%
75.5% high school+
Unemployment
12.0%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.5%
22.3% smoking rate
How Avondale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Avondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Avondale residents earn a median household income of $47,561 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,571. The unemployment rate stands at 12.0% (233% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Avondale is $143,900 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $314,205. Median rent is $1,411/month, with 51.0% 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 1969.
Education
12.7% of adults in Avondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
75.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Avondale has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,200
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born9.6%
Veterans5.4%
Economy
D
Median Income$47,561
Per Capita$19,571
Unemployment12.0%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$143,900
Rent$1,411
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$314,205
Housing Units1,811
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity45.5%
Diabetes17.9%
Smoking22.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain64.6 in/yr
Elevation-3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.7%
High School+75.5%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Avondale was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.