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Grand Coteau, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
Grand Coteau, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Grand Coteau a Good Place to Live?
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 1.8% (50% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Grand Coteau reports 425 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,130/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.