At a Glance
Median Income
$149,107
$55,132 per capita
Home Value
$295,900
Zillow: $221,236
Bachelor's Degree+
33.2%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.8% smoking rate
How Bayou Gauche Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayou Gauche's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bayou Gauche a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bayou Gauche residents earn a median household income of $149,107 , which is 98% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $55,132. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Bayou Gauche is $295,900 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,236. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1997.
Education
33.2% of adults in Bayou Gauche hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayou Gauche has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,463
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density114/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$149,107
Per Capita$55,132
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$295,900
Rent
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$221,236
Housing Units514
Rent Burden34.3%
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain66.0 in/yr
Elevation-2 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.2%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband99.6%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Bayou Gauche was built in 1997.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.