At a Glance
Median Income
$73,519
$28,210 per capita
Home Value
$199,300
Zillow: $224,991
Median Rent
$1,301/mo
48.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.5%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
17.4% smoking rate
How Estelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Estelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Estelle a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Estelle residents earn a median household income of $73,519 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,210. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Estelle is $199,300 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,991. Median rent is $1,301/month, with 48.7% 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 1986.
Education
17.5% of adults in Estelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Estelle has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population16,761
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density3,612/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$73,519
Per Capita$28,210
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,300
Rent$1,301
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$224,991
Housing Units6,160
Rent Burden48.7%
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
Elevation-3 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.5%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Estelle was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.8% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.