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New Iberia, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County
New Iberia, LA
At a Glance
How New Iberia Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Iberia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Iberia a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Iberia residents earn a median household income of $50,802 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,927. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% 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 New Iberia is $150,300 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,675. Median rent is $878/month, with 29.7% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
New Iberia reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,626/100K.
Education
17.4% of adults in New Iberia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 83.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Iberia has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.