At a Glance
Median Income
$66,152
$34,546 per capita
Home Value
$212,800
Zillow: $285,413
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
25.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
558/100K
8,528/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
7.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Gonzales Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gonzales's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gonzales a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gonzales residents earn a median household income of $66,152 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,546. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gonzales is $212,800 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $285,413. Median rent is $1,550/month, with 25.3% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Gonzales reports 558 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,528/100K. The murder rate is 18.3/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Gonzales hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gonzales 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.
Data Overview
People
Population12,748
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density1,392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,152
Per Capita$34,546
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty7.5%
County GDP$12,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,381
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,800
Rent$1,550
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$285,413
Housing Units5,782
Rent Burden25.3%
Crime
F
Violent558/100K
Property8,528/100K
Murder18.3/100K
Assault384/100K
Burglary356/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,276/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Gonzales was founded in 1855.
The median home in Gonzales was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.
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