At a Glance
Median Income
$78,056
$34,128 per capita
Home Value
$197,600
Zillow: $253,326
Median Rent
$806/mo
24.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.3%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
19.0% smoking rate
How Livingston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Livingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Livingston a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Livingston residents earn a median household income of $78,056 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,128. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,117 business establishments, including 210 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Livingston is $197,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,326. Median rent is $806/month, with 24.9% 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.
Education
18.3% of adults in Livingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Livingston has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population1,860
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density578/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,056
Per Capita$34,128
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$4,247M
Avg Weekly Wage$888
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,600
Rent$806
Ownership75.4%
Zillow$253,326
Housing Units765
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.0%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,382/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.3%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed197 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Livingston was founded in 1918.
The median home in Livingston was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 197 Mbps.
There are 210 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 31 fatal vehicle crashes.