What are the schools like in Abbeville, LA?

Abbeville is served primarily by Vermilion Parish. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

What is the median household income in Abbeville?

The median household income in Abbeville, LA is $39,566 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Abbeville, LA?

Abbeville has an average high temperature of 59.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.3 inches.

Abbeville, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Abbeville, LA affordable or expensive?

Abbeville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Abbeville is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $98,700 and the median rent is $749 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Abbeville, LA?

Abbeville has a violent crime rate of 775.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2133.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Abbeville, LA a Good Place to Live?

Abbeville is a small city of 11,213 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $39,566 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Abbeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Abbeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Abbeville city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.0

Abbeville's overall cost of living index is 87.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Abbeville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Abbeville, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$98,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$749	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$39,566	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Abbeville's violent crime rate is 775.0 per 100,000 residents — 104% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

775.0 /100k

Property Crime

2133.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Abbeville is served primarily by Vermilion Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Abbeville, LA	National Avg
School District	Vermilion Parish	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	5	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	79.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Abbeville sees average highs of 59.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 65.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Abbeville, LA
Average High — January	59.6°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	65.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Abbeville, LA	National Avg
Population	11,213	—
Median Age	33.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	42.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	45.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.6%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Abbeville

Abbeville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70510

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Abbeville, LA affordable or expensive?

Abbeville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Abbeville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $98,700 and median rent is $749/month.

What is the crime rate in Abbeville, LA?

Abbeville's violent crime rate is 775.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2133.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Abbeville?

Public schools in Abbeville are operated by Vermilion Parish. The district has 11 elementary, 4 middle, and 5 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 13.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Abbeville, LA a good place to live?

Abbeville, LA has a population of 11,213, a median household income of $39,566, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Abbeville?

Abbeville averages 59.6°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 65.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Abbeville?

Abbeville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70510.

What is the population of Abbeville?

The population of Abbeville, Louisiana is 11,213 with a median age of 33.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Abbeville?

Key numbers for living in Abbeville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $98,700, median household income $39,566, crime index 163 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abbeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.