At a Glance
Median Income
$59,566
$29,398 per capita
Home Value
$158,500
Zillow: $360,253
Median Rent
$1,417/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
26.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.1%
19.1% smoking rate
How Waggaman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waggaman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waggaman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waggaman residents earn a median household income of $59,566 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,398. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.3% 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 Waggaman is $158,500 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $360,253. Median rent is $1,417/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 1979.
Education
14.9% of adults in Waggaman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waggaman 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
Population10,617
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,853/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$59,566
Per Capita$29,398
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty26.3%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,500
Rent$1,417
Ownership69.6%
Zillow$360,253
Housing Units3,991
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity48.1%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,796/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain63.3 in/yr
Elevation8 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute31 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Waggaman was built in 1979.
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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.