Jean Lafitte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Parish County
Jean Lafitte, LA
At a Glance
How Jean Lafitte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Jean Lafitte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Jean Lafitte a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Jean Lafitte residents earn a median household income of $61,703 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,876. The unemployment rate stands at 17.8% (394% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,879 business establishments, including 1,162 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Jean Lafitte is $207,600 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,346. Median rent is $973/month, with 14.4% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Jean Lafitte reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 123/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Jean Lafitte hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 82.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Jean Lafitte has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.