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Laplace, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. John the Baptist Parish County
Laplace, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Laplace a Good Place to Live?
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 4.8% (33% 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.
Safety & Crime
Laplace reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,623/100K.
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 71°F (22°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.