At a Glance
Median Income
$42,371
$17,485 per capita
Home Value
$53,300
Zillow: $163,156
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
24.1% smoking rate
How Crescent Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crescent's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crescent a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crescent residents earn a median household income of $42,371 , which is 44% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,485. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 818 business establishments, including 47 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crescent is $53,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,156. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Education
12.3% of adults in Crescent hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crescent 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 61.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population1,121
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density671/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$42,371
Per Capita$17,485
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,436M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,688
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,300
Rent
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$163,156
Housing Units416
Rent Burden25.7%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes15.2%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death13,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain61.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Crescent was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.