At a Glance
Median Income
$47,059
$37,522 per capita
Home Value
$190,200
Zillow: $195,337
Violent Crime
445/100K
2,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.0%
76.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Lafitte Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lafitte's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lafitte a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lafitte residents earn a median household income of $47,059 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,522. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Lafitte is $190,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $195,337. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Safety & Crime
Lafitte reports 445 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,742/100K.
Education
14.0% of adults in Lafitte hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
76.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lafitte 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 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population464
Median Age49.4 yrs
Density96/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,059
Per Capita$37,522
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,830M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,227
Housing
A
Home Value$190,200
Rent
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$195,337
Housing Units240
Rent Burden31.5%
Crime
F
Violent445/100K
Property2,742/100K
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death10,825/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain66.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation1 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.0%
High School+76.2%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute40 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Lafitte was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 1,162 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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