At a Glance
Median Income
$84,107
$34,154 per capita
Home Value
$243,600
Zillow: $254,719
Median Rent
$1,079/mo
40.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.1%
82.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
16.9% smoking rate
How Maurice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maurice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maurice a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maurice residents earn a median household income of $84,107 , which is 12% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,154. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maurice is $243,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,719. Median rent is $1,079/month, with 40.5% 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 2008.
Education
23.1% of adults in Maurice hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
82.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maurice has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population2,382
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density857/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,107
Per Capita$34,154
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,600
Rent$1,079
Ownership86.6%
Zillow$254,719
Housing Units854
Rent Burden40.5%
Health
Obesity39.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation20 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.1%
High School+82.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute25 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Maurice was built in 2008.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.