Below Average CostSafer than AverageSt. Charles Parish
Bayou Des Allemands and the town of Des Allemands, Louisiana · Lane Lefort, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Public domainBayou Des Allemands and the town of Des Allemands, Louisiana, USA · Lane Lefort, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers / Public domain
Des Allemands is a small town of 2,340 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $67,429
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Des Allemands stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Des Allemands is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Des Allemands 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
Des Allemands's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Des Allemands costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Des Allemands, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$142,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
91.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$67,429
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Des Allemands'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
Des Allemands 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
Des Allemands, 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
10.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Des Allemands sees average highs of 62.3°F in January
and 91.6°F in July,
with 66.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Des Allemands's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Des Allemands roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $142,400 and median rent is N/A/month.
Des Allemands'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 Des Allemands 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. 10.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Des Allemands, LA has a population of 2,340, a median household income of $67,429, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Des Allemands averages 62.3°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Des Allemands, Louisiana is 2,340 with a median age of 39.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Des Allemands: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $142,400, median household income $67,429, 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 Des Allemands side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
