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Bayou Gauche, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,463
Population
114/sq mi density
$149,107
Median Income
$55,132 per capita
$295,900
Home Value
$221,236 Zillow
71°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
1,535 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$149,107 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$295,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$295,900
5% above
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
94.5%
44% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
514
Median year built: 1997
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$295,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$221,236
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
94.5%
Owner-Occupied
5.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
34.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1997
Average age of housing stock: 29 years
Homeownership Rate
94.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $295,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,236 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 94.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 94.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 514 |
| Median Year Built | 1997 |
| Rent Burden | 34.3% |