Port Vincent, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ascension Parish County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
581 Population 342/sq mi density
$67,538 Median Income $44,004 per capita
$238,200 Home Value $224,789 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,538 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$238,200 home value, $692/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Port Vincent, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,538
10% below
$44,004 per capita
Home Value
$238,200
16% below
Zillow: $224,789
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
23.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
71% below
86.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
20.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.8%
27% above
22.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Port Vincent Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
84%
Rent
60%
Poverty
167%
Bachelor's
29%
Unemployment
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Port Vincent a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Port Vincent residents earn a median household income of $67,538 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,004. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,919 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Port Vincent is $238,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,789. Median rent is $692/month, with 23.3% 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 1993.

Education

9.9% of adults in Port Vincent hold a bachelor's degree or higher (71% below the national average). 86.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Port Vincent has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 65.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Data Overview

People

Population581
Median Age48.7 yrs
Density342/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,538
Per Capita$44,004
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty20.7%
County GDP$12,654M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,381

Housing

A+
Home Value$238,200
Rent$692
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$224,789
Housing Units346
Rent Burden23.3%

Health

Obesity40.8%
Diabetes13.2%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death9,276/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain65.7 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation16 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+86.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute28 min
Broadband77.4%
Internet Speed240 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Port Vincent was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 240 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 23 fatal vehicle crashes.