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Gardere, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · West Baton Rouge Parish County
Gardere, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Gardere a Good Place to Live?
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 4.6% (28% 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.
Safety & Crime
Gardere reports 924 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,477/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.