At a Glance
Median Income
$56,563
$29,905 per capita
Home Value
$89,700
Zillow: $110,211
Median Rent
$827/mo
18.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
618/100K
4,073/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
62.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.4%
28.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Dulac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dulac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dulac a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dulac residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,905. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,342 business establishments, including 229 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dulac is $89,700 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $110,211. Median rent is $827/month, with 18.7% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Dulac reports 618 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,073/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Dulac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
62.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dulac has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population574
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density36/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$56,563
Per Capita$29,905
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$7,139M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,700
Rent$827
Ownership84.0%
Zillow$110,211
Housing Units593
Rent Burden18.7%
Crime
F
Violent618/100K
Property4,073/100K
Health
Obesity44.4%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking28.3%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death11,984/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain65.4 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+62.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband79.5%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Dulac was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.475 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
47.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 229 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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