Elizabeth is a small town of 488 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $34,792
and a 9.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elizabeth 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 Elizabeth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elizabeth 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: 84.4
Elizabeth's overall cost of living index is 84.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elizabeth costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elizabeth, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$794
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
93.7 /100k
Property Crime
370.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elizabeth is served primarily by Allen Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Elizabeth, LA
National Avg
School District
Allen Parish
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
3
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
3.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elizabeth sees average highs of 61.2°F in January
and 92.3°F in July,
with 62.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Elizabeth's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elizabeth roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,000 and median rent is $794/month.
Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 370.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elizabeth are operated by Allen Parish.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 3.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elizabeth, LA has a population of 488, a median household income of $34,792, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%.
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.
Elizabeth averages 61.2°F in January and 92.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 62.1 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elizabeth, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70638.
The population of Elizabeth, Louisiana is 488 with a median age of 28.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elizabeth: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $68,000, median household income $34,792, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elizabeth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
