Bayou Gauche is a small town of 1,480 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $118,750
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bayou Gauche stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bayou Gauche is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bayou Gauche 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
Bayou Gauche's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bayou Gauche costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bayou Gauche, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$346,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
95.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$118,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bayou Gauche's violent crime rate is 307.0 per 100,000 residents
— 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
307.0 /100k
Property Crime
1259.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bayou Gauche is served primarily by St. Charles Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bayou Gauche, LA
National Avg
School District
St. Charles Parish
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bayou Gauche sees average highs of 62.5°F in January
and 91.4°F in July,
with 66.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Bayou Gauche's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bayou Gauche roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $346,500 and median rent is N/A/month.
Bayou Gauche's violent crime rate is 307.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1259.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bayou Gauche are operated by St. Charles Parish.
The district has 9 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 22.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bayou Gauche, LA has a population of 1,480, a median household income of $118,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Bayou Gauche averages 62.5°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bayou Gauche, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70030.
The population of Bayou Gauche, Louisiana is 1,480 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bayou Gauche: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $346,500, median household income $118,750, crime index 72 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bayou Gauche side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
