What are the schools like in Boutte, LA?

Boutte is served primarily by St. Charles Parish. The district operates 9 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Boutte?

The median household income in Boutte, LA is $74,886 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.4%.

What is the weather like in Boutte, LA?

Boutte has an average high temperature of 62.5°F in January and 91.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Boutte, LA affordable or expensive?

Boutte's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Boutte is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $235,300 and the median rent is $1,164 per month.

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

Boutte has a violent crime rate of 307.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1259.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Boutte, LA a Good Place to Live?

Boutte is a small town of 2,274 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $74,886 and a 12.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Boutte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Boutte 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

Boutte's overall cost of living index is 91.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Boutte costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Boutte, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$235,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,164	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$74,886	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Boutte'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

Boutte 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	Boutte, 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	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Boutte sees average highs of 62.5°F in January and 91.4°F in July, with 66.0 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Boutte, LA
Average High — January	62.5°F
Average High — July	91.4°F
Annual Precipitation	66.0"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Boutte, LA	National Avg
Population	2,274	—
Median Age	39.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	34.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	61.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Luling, LA 2 mi Paradis, LA 3 mi Hahnville, LA 6 mi Bayou Gauche, LA 6 mi Destrehan, LA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Boutte

Boutte, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70039

Boutte vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boutte, LA affordable or expensive?

Boutte's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Boutte roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $235,300 and median rent is $1,164/month.

What is the crime rate in Boutte, LA?

Boutte'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.

What are the schools like in Boutte?

Public schools in Boutte 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. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Boutte, LA a good place to live?

Boutte, LA has a population of 2,274, a median household income of $74,886, and an unemployment rate of 12.4%. 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 Boutte?

Boutte 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).

What ZIP codes are in Boutte?

Boutte, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70039.

What is the population of Boutte?

The population of Boutte, Louisiana is 2,274 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Boutte?

Key numbers for living in Boutte: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $235,300, median household income $74,886, 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 Boutte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.