Bayou La Batre, AL
Full City Profile · Alabama · Mobile County County
Bayou La Batre, AL
At a Glance
How Bayou La Batre Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bayou La Batre's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bayou La Batre a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bayou La Batre residents earn a median household income of $40,667 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,805. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 12,216 business establishments, including 776 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bayou La Batre is $87,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,877. Median rent is $856/month, with 32.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Bayou La Batre reports 887 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 133% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,443/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Bayou La Batre hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 63.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bayou La Batre has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.