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Crowley, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Acadia Parish County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
11,554 Population 1,975/sq mi density
$27,826 Median Income $23,470 per capita
$141,800 Home Value $119,074 Zillow
$560 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
1,252 Violent Crime/100K 4,184 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$27,826 median income, 6.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$141,800 home value, $560/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,252 violent crimes/100K (229% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Crowley, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,826
63% below
$23,470 per capita
Home Value
$141,800
50% below
Zillow: $119,074
Median Rent
$560/mo
52% below
36.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,252/100K
229% above
4,184/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
76.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
92% above
33.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.8%
49% above
27.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
313 sunny days/yr

How Crowley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Crowley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
37%
Home Value
50%
Rent
48%
Poverty
273%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
192%
Crime
329%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crowley a Good Place to Live?

C
2.2 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Crowley residents earn a median household income of $27,826 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,470. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,460 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Crowley is $141,800 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $119,074. Median rent is $560/month, with 36.3% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Crowley reports 1,252 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 229% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,184/100K. The murder rate is 7.9/100K.

Education

19.3% of adults in Crowley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 76.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Crowley has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population11,554
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,975/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$27,826
Per Capita$23,470
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty33.8%
County GDP$2,067M
Avg Weekly Wage$867

Housing

B+
Home Value$141,800
Rent$560
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$119,074
Housing Units5,854
Rent Burden36.3%

Crime

F
Violent1,252/100K
Property4,184/100K
Murder7.9/100K
Assault1,070/100K
Burglary1,046/100K

Health

Obesity47.8%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking27.8%
Heart Disease9.2%
Premature Death14,440/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain63.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation18 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+76.1%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband71.2%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Crowley was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.