Broussard, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
13,791 Population 759/sq mi density
$116,613 Median Income $46,211 per capita
$301,000 Home Value $281,573 Zillow
$982 Median Rent 41.7% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
208 Violent Crime/100K 2,194 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$116,613 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$301,000 home value, $982/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Broussard, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,613
55% above
$46,211 per capita
Home Value
$301,000
7% above
Zillow: $281,573
Median Rent
$982/mo
16% below
41.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
208/100K
45% below
2,194/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.5%
20% above
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
0% below
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

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)

Income
155%
Home Value
107%
Rent
84%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
120%
Unemployment
122%
Crime
55%
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 4.4% (22% above 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 $281,573. 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 208 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,194/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population13,791
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density759/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,613
Per Capita$46,211
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$301,000
Rent$982
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$281,573
Housing Units5,143
Rent Burden41.7%

Crime

F
Violent208/100K
Property2,194/100K

Health

Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death11,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.