At a Glance
Median Income
$85,984
$51,498 per capita
Home Value
$242,300
Zillow: $179,363
Median Rent
$1,303/mo
9.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.4%
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
8.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
14.9% smoking rate
How Moss Bluff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Moss Bluff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Moss Bluff a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Moss Bluff residents earn a median household income of $85,984 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,498. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,056 business establishments, including 460 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Moss Bluff is $242,300 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,363. Median rent is $1,303/month, with 9.0% 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 1994.
Education
28.4% of adults in Moss Bluff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% below the national average).
92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Moss Bluff has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population11,451
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,984
Per Capita$51,498
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty8.8%
County GDP$18,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,187
Housing
A+
Home Value$242,300
Rent$1,303
Ownership79.8%
Zillow$179,363
Housing Units5,452
Rent Burden9.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,761/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation22 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.4%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Moss Bluff was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Chennault International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
There are 460 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.