Zachary, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · East Baton Rouge Parish County
Zachary, LA
At a Glance
How Zachary Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zachary's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Zachary a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Zachary residents earn a median household income of $90,507 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,542. The unemployment rate stands at 6.8% (89% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,119 business establishments, including 1,171 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zachary is $258,000 , 8% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $269,071. Median rent is $1,440/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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Zachary reports 333 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,016/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Zachary hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% above the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zachary has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.6 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.