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Zachary, LA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Anna M.

Internet providers in Zachary?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 19,637 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this?...

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Jameson B.

Quick question about Zachary

First post here. Rent is about $1,440/month for a decent place. Median household income is $90,507, which feels pretty solid for the area. With a population of 19,637, Zachary is a small town. Poverty rate is 5.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather...

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Matthew L.

Is it worth buying in Zachary?

Hello, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Am I wrong here?

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Jameson B.

Zachary job market vs Baltimore

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Zachary sits at 438.7 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Noah M.

Best areas to explore in Zachary?

Hey folks, With a population of 19,637, Zachary is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag...

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Matthew L.

Is Zachary good for remote workers?

First post here. You can expect to pay around $1,440 for rent here. Median household income is $90,507, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $258,000, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a h...

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Grayson White

First time home buyer in Zachary

I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,440 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 19,637 people. Median household income is $90,507, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 5.0%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Shou...

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Amelia K.

Freelancing from Zachary -experience?

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $258,000, which seems about average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just s...

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Noah M.

Zachary in the winter -how bad?

My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Zachary sits at 438.7 per 100K. The median home value here is around $258,000, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families ...

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