Paulina, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. James Parish County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
1,939 Population 420/sq mi density
$89,053 Median Income $49,026 per capita
$278,400 Home Value $316,063 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,053 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$278,400 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Paulina, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,053
19% above
$49,026 per capita
Home Value
$278,400
1% below
Zillow: $316,063
Bachelor's Degree+
28.9%
14% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
16% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Paulina Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Paulina's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
99%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
86%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Paulina 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

Paulina residents earn a median household income of $89,053 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,026. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Paulina is $278,400 , 1% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,063. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.

Education

28.9% of adults in Paulina hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Paulina 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 64.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,939
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,053
Per Capita$49,026
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$278,400
Rent
Ownership97.8%
Zillow$316,063
Housing Units844
Rent Burden34.2%

Health

Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death11,082/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain64.5 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation8 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.9%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Paulina was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.