What are the schools like in Broussard, LA?

Broussard is served primarily by Lafayette Parish. The district operates 24 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.6:1.

What is the median household income in Broussard?

The median household income in Broussard, LA is $94,912 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Broussard, LA?

Broussard has an average high temperature of 62.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Broussard, LA affordable or expensive?

Broussard's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Broussard is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $279,500 and the median rent is $994 per month.

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

Broussard has a violent crime rate of 194.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2153.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Broussard, LA a Good Place to Live?

Broussard is a small city of 13,322 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $94,912 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Broussard stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Broussard is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Broussard 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

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

Metric	Broussard, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$279,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$994	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,912	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Broussard's violent crime rate is 194.6 per 100,000 residents — 49% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

194.6 /100k

Property Crime

2153.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Broussard is served primarily by Lafayette Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Broussard, LA	National Avg
School District	Lafayette Parish	—
Elementary Schools	24	—
Middle Schools	10	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Broussard sees average highs of 62.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July, with 62.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Broussard, LA
Average High — January	62.2°F
Average High — July	91.5°F
Annual Precipitation	62.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Broussard, LA	National Avg
Population	13,322	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	75.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	29.2%	22.2%
65 and over	8.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Youngsville, LA 4 mi Cade, LA 5 mi Lafayette, LA 6 mi Milton, LA 7 mi St. Martinville, LA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Broussard

Broussard, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70518

Broussard vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Broussard, LA affordable or expensive?

Broussard's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Broussard roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $279,500 and median rent is $994/month.

What is the crime rate in Broussard, LA?

Broussard's violent crime rate is 194.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2153.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Broussard?

Public schools in Broussard are operated by Lafayette Parish. The district has 24 elementary, 10 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Broussard, LA a good place to live?

Broussard, LA has a population of 13,322, a median household income of $94,912, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. 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 Broussard?

Broussard averages 62.2°F in January and 91.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Broussard?

Broussard, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70518.

What is the population of Broussard?

The population of Broussard, Louisiana is 13,322 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Broussard?

Key numbers for living in Broussard: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $279,500, median household income $94,912, 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 Broussard side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.