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Galliano, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafourche Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,563 Population 589/sq mi density
$53,146 Median Income $30,334 per capita
$131,400 Home Value $95,585 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 31.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 48 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,146 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,400 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Galliano, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,146
29% below
$30,334 per capita
Home Value
$131,400
53% below
Zillow: $95,585
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
31.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
49% below
48/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.4%
78% below
76.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.4%
51% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Galliano Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
71%
Home Value
47%
Rent
67%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
83%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Galliano a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Galliano residents earn a median household income of $53,146 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,334. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% 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 Galliano is $131,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $95,585. Median rent is $775/month, with 31.6% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Galliano reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 48/100K.

Education

7.4% of adults in Galliano hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 76.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Galliano has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population6,563
Median Age41.8 yrs
Density589/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,146
Per Capita$30,334
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,400
Rent$775
Ownership74.9%
Zillow$95,585
Housing Units3,119
Rent Burden31.6%

Crime

F
Violent194/100K
Property48/100K

Health

Obesity48.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death10,656/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain66.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.4%
High School+76.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute33 min
Broadband73.6%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Galliano was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.