At a Glance
Median Income
$82,273
$38,051 per capita
Home Value
$268,400
Zillow: $283,693
Median Rent
$1,570/mo
49.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.7%
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
13.7% smoking rate
How Luling Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luling's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luling a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luling residents earn a median household income of $82,273 , which is 9% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,051. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luling is $268,400 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $283,693. Median rent is $1,570/month, with 49.0% 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 1984.
Education
32.7% of adults in Luling hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luling has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population13,873
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density596/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$82,273
Per Capita$38,051
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,400
Rent$1,570
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$283,693
Housing Units5,286
Rent Burden49.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation4 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Luling was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.