At a Glance
Median Income
$60,509
$24,882 per capita
Home Value
$160,400
Zillow: $169,673
Median Rent
$1,201/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.0%
84.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.5%
19.9% smoking rate
How Reserve Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Reserve's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Reserve a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Reserve residents earn a median household income of $60,509 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,882. The unemployment rate stands at 15.5% (331% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,000 business establishments, including 69 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Reserve is $160,400 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,673. Median rent is $1,201/month, with 24.4% 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 1976.
Education
11.0% of adults in Reserve hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
84.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Reserve 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 67.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population7,471
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density513/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born5.5%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$60,509
Per Capita$24,882
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$4,073M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,403
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,400
Rent$1,201
Ownership74.1%
Zillow$169,673
Housing Units3,856
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity43.5%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,024/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain67.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation7 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.0%
High School+84.1%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 64%
Commute24 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed143 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Reserve was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 143 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.