Abita Springs is a small town of 2,639 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $80,212
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Abita Springs stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Abita Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Abita Springs 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: 91.1
Abita Springs's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Abita Springs costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Abita Springs, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$236,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,119
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,212
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Abita Springs's violent crime rate is 139.0 per 100,000 residents
— 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
139.0 /100k
Property Crime
856.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Abita Springs is served primarily by St. Tammany Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Abita Springs, LA
National Avg
School District
St. Tammany Parish
—
Elementary Schools
28
—
Middle Schools
19
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Abita Springs sees average highs of 61.5°F in January
and 90.1°F in July,
with 63.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Abita Springs's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Abita Springs roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $236,700 and median rent is $1,119/month.
Abita Springs's violent crime rate is 139.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 856.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Abita Springs are operated by St. Tammany Parish.
The district has 28 elementary, 19 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Abita Springs, LA has a population of 2,639, a median household income of $80,212, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
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.
Abita Springs averages 61.5°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 63.3 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Abita Springs, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70420.
The population of Abita Springs, Louisiana is 2,639 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Abita Springs: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $236,700, median household income $80,212, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abita Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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