Point Place, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
589 Population 601/sq mi density
$303,100 Home Value $182,275 Zillow
$2,190 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Point Place, LA

At a Glance

Home Value
$303,100
8% above
Zillow: $182,275
Median Rent
$2,190/mo
88% above
23.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
30.7%
9% below
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
19.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Point Place Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
108%
Rent
188%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
91%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Point Place a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Point Place is $303,100 , 8% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,275. Median rent is $2,190/month, with 23.8% 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 1983.

Education

30.7% of adults in Point Place hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below the national average). 92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Point Place has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population589
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density601/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$31,719
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,047M
Avg Weekly Wage$885

Housing

Home Value$303,100
Rent$2,190
Ownership87.8%
Zillow$182,275
Housing Units337
Rent Burden23.8%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death15,750/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain55.9 in/yr
Elevation106 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband69.1%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Point Place was founded in 1988.
The median home in Point Place was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.