At a Glance
Median Income
$60,694
$27,512 per capita
Home Value
$250,600
Zillow: $224,899
Median Rent
$1,135/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.6%
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
16.9% smoking rate
How Gardere Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gardere's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gardere a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gardere residents earn a median household income of $60,694 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,512. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 857 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gardere is $250,600 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,899. Median rent is $1,135/month, with 29.7% 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 2003.
Education
33.6% of adults in Gardere hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(0% below the national average).
89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gardere has an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C).
Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population12,130
Median Age26.5 yrs
Density3,654/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born16.8%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,694
Per Capita$27,512
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$2,340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A
Home Value$250,600
Rent$1,135
Ownership42.9%
Zillow$224,899
Housing Units5,300
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes17.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,218/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain60.5 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation17 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.6%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Gardere was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.387 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
16.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.