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Bayou Vista, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,931 Population 2,184/sq mi density
$47,726 Median Income $33,881 per capita
$152,700 Home Value $146,819 Zillow
$928 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 1,828 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,726 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,700 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bayou Vista, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,726
36% below
$33,881 per capita
Home Value
$152,700
46% below
Zillow: $146,819
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
125/100K
67% below
1,828/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.6%
77% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
22.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.1%
37% above
23.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr

How Bayou Vista Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bayou Vista's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
64%
Home Value
54%
Rent
80%
Poverty
181%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bayou Vista a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bayou Vista residents earn a median household income of $47,726 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,881. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,436 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bayou Vista is $152,700 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,819. Median rent is $928/month, with 36.3% 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 1971.

Safety & Crime

Bayou Vista reports 125 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,828/100K.

Education

7.6% of adults in Bayou Vista hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bayou Vista 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 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,931
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density2,184/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,726
Per Capita$33,881
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty22.5%
County GDP$3,528M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,191

Housing

A+
Home Value$152,700
Rent$928
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$146,819
Housing Units1,814
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent125/100K
Property1,828/100K

Health

Obesity44.1%
Diabetes13.9%
Smoking23.5%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,601/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.6%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Bayou Vista was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.