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New Roads, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Pointe Coupee Parish County
New Roads, LA
At a Glance
How New Roads Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Roads's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is New Roads a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
New Roads residents earn a median household income of $48,017 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,096. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 540 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Roads is $155,400 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $147,366. Median rent is $451/month, with 32.5% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
New Roads reports 1,147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 202% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,590/100K.
Education
16.5% of adults in New Roads hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Roads has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.