At a Glance
Median Income
$48,036
$20,723 per capita
Home Value
$87,400
Zillow: $202,504
Median Rent
$673/mo
16.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
58.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
28.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
21.2% smoking rate
How Grand Coteau Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Coteau's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Coteau 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
Grand Coteau residents earn a median household income of $48,036 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,723. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Coteau is $87,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $202,504. Median rent is $673/month, with 16.1% 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 1966.
Education
13.1% of adults in Grand Coteau hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
58.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Coteau has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population948
Median Age54.2 yrs
Density392/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans15.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,036
Per Capita$20,723
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty28.0%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$87,400
Rent$673
Ownership32.2%
Zillow$202,504
Housing Units504
Rent Burden16.1%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes16.3%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain61.6 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation55 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+58.9%
Graduate+5.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Coteau was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.