At a Glance
Median Income
$68,028
$31,315 per capita
Home Value
$188,900
Zillow: $171,269
Median Rent
$1,097/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.8%
8.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
16.7% smoking rate
How Laplace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Laplace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Laplace a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Laplace residents earn a median household income of $68,028 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,315. The unemployment rate stands at 7.8% (117% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Laplace is $188,900 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,269. Median rent is $1,097/month, with 26.8% 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 1983.
Education
20.2% of adults in Laplace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Laplace has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population28,480
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density1,363/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,028
Per Capita$31,315
Unemployment7.8%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$4,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,403
Housing
A+
Home Value$188,900
Rent$1,097
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$171,269
Housing Units11,713
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death11,024/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+6.7%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.2%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Laplace was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.