At a Glance
Median Income
$116,613
$46,211 per capita
Home Value
$301,000
Zillow: $278,781
Median Rent
$982/mo
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
246/100K
3,304/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Broussard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Broussard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Broussard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Broussard residents earn a median household income of $116,613 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $46,211. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Broussard is $301,000 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $278,781. Median rent is $982/month, with 41.7% 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 2000.
Safety & Crime
Broussard reports 246 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 35% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,304/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
40.5% of adults in Broussard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% above the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Broussard has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population13,791
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density759/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$116,613
Per Capita$46,211
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$301,000
Rent$982
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$278,781
Housing Units5,143
Rent Burden41.7%
Crime
F
Violent246/100K
Property3,304/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault177/100K
Burglary770/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.5%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Broussard was founded in 1884.
The median home in Broussard was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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