At a Glance
Home Value
$136,200
Zillow: $139,675
Median Rent
$1,046/mo
23.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
22.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
22.1% smoking rate
How Lydia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lydia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lydia a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lydia is $136,200 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,675. Median rent is $1,046/month, with 23.5% 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 1975.
Education
5.8% of adults in Lydia hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lydia has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,119
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born17.1%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$25,191
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty22.7%
County GDP$3,822M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,102
Housing
Home Value$136,200
Rent$1,046
Ownership47.7%
Zillow$139,675
Housing Units394
Rent Burden23.5%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.1%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death13,642/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain65.5 in/yr
Elevation9 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+4.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Lydia was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Acadiana Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
17.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.