At a Glance
Median Income
$90,091
$42,619 per capita
Home Value
$270,700
Zillow: $253,522
Median Rent
$1,373/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.0%
13.3% smoking rate
How Central Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Central's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Central a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Central residents earn a median household income of $90,091 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,619. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Central is $270,700 , 4% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,522. Median rent is $1,373/month, with 51.0% 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 1989.
Education
32.7% of adults in Central hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Central has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population29,603
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density475/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,091
Per Capita$42,619
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$47,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,284
Housing
A+
Home Value$270,700
Rent$1,373
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$253,522
Housing Units12,045
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity31.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death12,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.0 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation62 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed165 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Central was founded in 2005.
The median home in Central was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.512 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 165 Mbps.
There are 1,171 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 90 fatal vehicle crashes.