At a Glance
Median Income
$100,043
$39,817 per capita
Home Value
$185,100
Zillow: $211,907
Violent Crime
618/100K
4,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Bourg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bourg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bourg a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bourg residents earn a median household income of $100,043 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,817. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,205 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bourg is $185,100 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,907. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Bourg reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,073/100K.
Education
17.0% of adults in Bourg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bourg 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 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,386
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density422/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,043
Per Capita$39,817
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,100
Rent
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$211,907
Housing Units814
Rent Burden32.0%
Crime
F
Violent618/100K
Property4,073/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain65.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Bourg was built in 1990.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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