At a Glance
Median Income
$82,772
$37,088 per capita
Home Value
$187,500
Zillow: $195,337
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
19.4% smoking rate
How Barataria Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Barataria's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Barataria a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Barataria residents earn a median household income of $82,772 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,088. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,879 business establishments, including 1,162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Barataria is $187,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,337. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
14.0% of adults in Barataria hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Barataria has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population688
Median Age53.1 yrs
Density160/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,772
Per Capita$37,088
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$31,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A+
Home Value$187,500
Rent
Ownership96.2%
Zillow$195,337
Housing Units446
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,825/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute38 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Barataria was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 1,162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.