Welcome, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. James Parish County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
751 Population 165/sq mi density
$56,453 Median Income $26,573 per capita
$113,400 Home Value $112,969 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,453 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,400 home value, $631/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Welcome, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,453
25% below
$26,573 per capita
Home Value
$113,400
60% below
Zillow: $112,969
Median Rent
$631/mo
46% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
9.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.4%
69% above
23.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F

How Welcome Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
75%
Home Value
40%
Rent
54%
Poverty
78%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Welcome a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Welcome residents earn a median household income of $56,453 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,573. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 462 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Welcome is $113,400 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,969. Median rent is $631/month, with 22.1% 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 1978.

Education

12.8% of adults in Welcome hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Welcome has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population751
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density165/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,453
Per Capita$26,573
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.7%
County GDP$3,330M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,400
Rent$631
Ownership62.9%
Zillow$112,969
Housing Units360
Rent Burden22.1%

Health

Obesity54.4%
Diabetes21.0%
Smoking23.1%
Heart Disease7.8%
Premature Death11,082/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Rain67.8 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation7 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute33 min
Broadband74.5%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Welcome was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.