At a Glance
Median Income
$78,971
$31,395 per capita
Home Value
$240,400
Zillow: $210,744
Median Rent
$1,232/mo
27.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
17.0% smoking rate
How Boutte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Boutte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Boutte a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Boutte residents earn a median household income of $78,971 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,395. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Boutte is $240,400 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,744. Median rent is $1,232/month, with 27.0% 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 1994.
Education
15.4% of adults in Boutte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Boutte has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,283
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$78,971
Per Capita$31,395
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,400
Rent$1,232
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$210,744
Housing Units917
Rent Burden27.0%
Health
Obesity42.1%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation2 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Boutte was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.