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French Settlement, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Livingston Parish County
French Settlement, LA
At a Glance
How French Settlement Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows French Settlement's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is French Settlement a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
French Settlement residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,435. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,117 business establishments, including 210 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in French Settlement is $192,100 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $220,521. Median rent is $1,250/month, with 23.5% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
French Settlement reports 85 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 931/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.7% of adults in French Settlement hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
French Settlement has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.