At a Glance
Median Income
$86,958
$34,260 per capita
Home Value
$144,400
Zillow: $199,392
Bachelor's Degree+
7.9%
71.3% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
7.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
19.0% smoking rate
How Garyville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Garyville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Garyville 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
Garyville residents earn a median household income of $86,958 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,260. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Garyville is $144,400 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $199,392. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
7.9% of adults in Garyville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
71.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Garyville has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,216
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density155/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,958
Per Capita$34,260
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty7.4%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,400
Rent
Ownership90.6%
Zillow$199,392
Housing Units845
Rent Burden34.2%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,082/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+71.3%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Garyville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.