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Avondale, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Avondale, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?
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 6.9% (92% 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.
Safety & Crime
Avondale reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,535/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.