At a Glance
Median Income
$113,164
$40,657 per capita
Home Value
$263,200
Zillow: $277,870
Median Rent
$1,318/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
37.3%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.8%
13.6% smoking rate
How Youngsville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Youngsville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Youngsville a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Youngsville residents earn a median household income of $113,164 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,657. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Youngsville is $263,200 , 7% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,870. Median rent is $1,318/month, with 26.9% 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 2012.
Education
37.3% of adults in Youngsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Youngsville has an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population16,664
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density1,328/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,164
Per Capita$40,657
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,200
Rent$1,318
Ownership89.9%
Zillow$277,870
Housing Units5,432
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity30.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp68°F
Rain66.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+37.3%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Youngsville was founded in 1908.
The median home in Youngsville was built in 2012.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.