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North Vacherie, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. James Parish County
North Vacherie, LA
At a Glance
How North Vacherie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Vacherie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is North Vacherie a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
North Vacherie residents earn a median household income of $37,941 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,325. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Vacherie is $166,300 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,767. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
North Vacherie reports 519 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,623/100K.
Education
27.1% of adults in North Vacherie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 86.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Vacherie has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.