Violet, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Bernard Parish County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,454 Population 1,133/sq mi density
$48,897 Median Income $24,530 per capita
$180,100 Home Value $177,631 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,897 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$180,100 home value, $1,179/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Violet, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,897
35% below
$24,530 per capita
Home Value
$180,100
36% below
Zillow: $177,631
Median Rent
$1,179/mo
1% above
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
75.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
50% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F

How Violet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
64%
Rent
101%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
147%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Violet 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

Violet residents earn a median household income of $48,897 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,530. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,014 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Violet is $180,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,631. Median rent is $1,179/month, with 51.0% 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 1982.

Education

12.1% of adults in Violet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 75.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Violet has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.

Data Overview

People

Population4,454
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,133/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,897
Per Capita$24,530
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$1,744M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,190

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,100
Rent$1,179
Ownership78.5%
Zillow$177,631
Housing Units1,906
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity48.1%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death13,013/100K

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Rain63.8 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation2 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+75.2%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute32 min
Broadband78.3%
Internet Speed89 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Violet was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.