At a Glance
Median Income
$79,214
$34,412 per capita
Home Value
$161,900
Zillow: $131,521
Median Rent
$759/mo
13.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.2%
19.0% smoking rate
How Cut Off Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cut Off's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cut Off a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cut Off residents earn a median household income of $79,214 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,412. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% 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 Cut Off is $161,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,521. Median rent is $759/month, with 13.2% 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 1979.
Education
19.9% of adults in Cut Off hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cut Off 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 66.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population5,157
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density352/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,214
Per Capita$34,412
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,900
Rent$759
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$131,521
Housing Units2,423
Rent Burden13.2%
Health
Obesity45.2%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.7 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute29 min
Broadband82.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Cut Off was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% 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.