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Doyline is a small town of 699 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $31,652
and a 4.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 83 (US average = 100), which is
17% below the national average.
Strengths:
Doyline stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Doyline is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Doyline 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: 83.2
Doyline's overall cost of living index is 83.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Doyline costs roughly 17% less than the average American city.
Metric
Doyline, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$71,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$665
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$31,652
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Doyline's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
391.2 /100k
Property Crime
1358.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Doyline is served primarily by Webster Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Doyline, LA
National Avg
School District
Webster Parish
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Doyline sees average highs of 57.9°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 52.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Doyline's cost of living index is 83, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Doyline roughly 17% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $71,400 and median rent is $665/month.
Doyline's violent crime rate is 391.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1358.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Doyline are operated by Webster Parish.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 12.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Doyline, LA has a population of 699, a median household income of $31,652, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%.
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.
Doyline averages 57.9°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 52.7 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Doyline, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 71023.
The population of Doyline, Louisiana is 699 with a median age of 38.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Doyline: cost of living index 83 (100 = US average), median home $71,400, median household income $31,652, crime index 88 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Doyline side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
