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Woodmere, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,775 Population 3,226/sq mi density
$73,615 Median Income $37,407 per capita
$187,000 Home Value $223,981 Zillow
$1,374 Median Rent 48.2% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 2,801 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$73,615 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$187,000 home value, $1,374/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodmere, LA

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,615
2% below
$37,407 per capita
Home Value
$187,000
34% below
Zillow: $223,981
Median Rent
$1,374/mo
18% above
48.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
236/100K
38% below
2,801/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
80.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
47% above
11.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
68°F
317 sunny days/yr

How Woodmere Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
66%
Rent
118%
Poverty
94%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
147%
Crime
62%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodmere a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Woodmere residents earn a median household income of $73,615 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,407. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.7% 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 Woodmere is $187,000 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,981. Median rent is $1,374/month, with 48.2% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Woodmere reports 236 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 38% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,801/100K.

Education

15.0% of adults in Woodmere hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 80.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Woodmere has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population11,775
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density3,226/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$73,615
Per Capita$37,407
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty11.7%
County GDP$12,725M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,867

Housing

A+
Home Value$187,000
Rent$1,374
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$223,981
Housing Units4,216
Rent Burden48.2%

Crime

F
Violent236/100K
Property2,801/100K

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,796/100K

Climate

Avg Temp68°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain63.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation-4 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+80.6%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.1%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Woodmere was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.