At a Glance
Median Income
$101,184
$40,202 per capita
Home Value
$263,900
Zillow: $162,666
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
19.2% smoking rate
How Belle Rose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Belle Rose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Belle Rose a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Belle Rose residents earn a median household income of $101,184 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,202. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 818 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Belle Rose is $263,900 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,666. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Education
20.1% of adults in Belle Rose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Belle Rose has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,574
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density293/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,184
Per Capita$40,202
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,436M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,688
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,900
Rent
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$162,666
Housing Units946
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation19 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Belle Rose was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.