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Waggaman, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
Waggaman, LA
At a Glance
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)
Is Waggaman a Good Place to Live?
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 3.8% (6% 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.
Safety & Crime
Waggaman reports 161 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 58% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,535/100K.
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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.