At a Glance
Median Income
$70,379
$30,015 per capita
Home Value
$215,100
Zillow: $222,159
Median Rent
$835/mo
48.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
14.6% smoking rate
How St. Rose Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows St. Rose's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is St. Rose a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
St. Rose residents earn a median household income of $70,379 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,015. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,446 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in St. Rose is $215,100 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $222,159. Median rent is $835/month, with 48.9% 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 1985.
Education
23.0% of adults in St. Rose hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(32% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
St. Rose has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population7,271
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density1,100/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$70,379
Per Capita$30,015
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$215,100
Rent$835
Ownership78.1%
Zillow$222,159
Housing Units2,954
Rent Burden48.9%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation5 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in St. Rose was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.