At a Glance
Median Income
$50,976
$21,225 per capita
Home Value
$93,500
Zillow: $113,558
Median Rent
$1,044/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.9%
64.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.9%
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
21.9% smoking rate
How Chauvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Chauvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Chauvin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Chauvin residents earn a median household income of $50,976 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,225. The unemployment rate stands at 11.9% (231% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% 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 Chauvin is $93,500 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,558. Median rent is $1,044/month, with 35.3% 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 1968.
Education
3.9% of adults in Chauvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(88% below the national average).
64.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Chauvin has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population2,531
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density532/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$50,976
Per Capita$21,225
Unemployment11.9%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$93,500
Rent$1,044
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$113,558
Housing Units1,039
Rent Burden35.3%
Health
Obesity39.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking21.9%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain68.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.9%
High School+64.8%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute28 min
Broadband74.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Chauvin was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.