Loreauville, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
902 Population 2,098/sq mi density
$26,656 Median Income $21,306 per capita
$130,300 Home Value $139,675 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,656 median income, 3.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$130,300 home value, $859/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Loreauville, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$26,656
65% below
$21,306 per capita
Home Value
$130,300
54% below
Zillow: $139,675
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
83.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
32.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Loreauville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Loreauville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
35%
Home Value
46%
Rent
74%
Poverty
264%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Loreauville 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

Loreauville residents earn a median household income of $26,656 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,306. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Loreauville is $130,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,675. Median rent is $859/month, with 51.0% 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 1981.

Education

15.6% of adults in Loreauville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 83.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Loreauville has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population902
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density2,098/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$26,656
Per Capita$21,306
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty32.7%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

B+
Home Value$130,300
Rent$859
Ownership54.0%
Zillow$139,675
Housing Units438
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death11,427/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain66.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation13 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+83.0%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute20 min
Broadband74.7%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Loreauville was built in 1981.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.