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Bayou Blue, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafourche Parish County
Bayou Blue, LA
At a Glance
How Bayou Blue Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayou Blue's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bayou Blue a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bayou Blue residents earn a median household income of $60,189 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,775. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,205 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayou Blue is $184,200 , 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,731. Median rent is $1,207/month, with 40.3% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Bayou Blue reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,073/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Bayou Blue hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayou Blue has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.