At a Glance
Median Income
$71,250
$33,357 per capita
Home Value
$181,600
Zillow: $143,545
Median Rent
$739/mo
22.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
48/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
72.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.1%
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Larose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Larose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Larose 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
Larose residents earn a median household income of $71,250 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,357. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,205 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Larose is $181,600 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,545. Median rent is $739/month, with 22.4% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Larose reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 48/100K.
Education
12.1% of adults in Larose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
72.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Larose 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
Population5,937
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density546/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$71,250
Per Capita$33,357
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,600
Rent$739
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$143,545
Housing Units2,696
Rent Burden22.4%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property48/100K
Health
Obesity46.1%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain66.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+72.0%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband79.1%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Larose was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
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