At a Glance
Home Value
$27,200
Zillow: $127,900
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.9%
16.2% smoking rate
How Convent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Convent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Convent a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Convent is $27,200 , 90% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,900. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
17.3% of adults in Convent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Convent has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population615
Median Age24.6 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.5%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$48,189
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
Home Value$27,200
Rent
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$127,900
Housing Units261
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity43.9%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death11,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.0%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Convent was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.