Gramercy is a small town of 2,920 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $81,438
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Gramercy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Gramercy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Gramercy 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
Gramercy's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Gramercy costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Gramercy, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$208,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$862
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,438
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Gramercy's violent crime rate is 222.4 per 100,000 residents
— 41% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
222.4 /100k
Property Crime
1037.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Gramercy is served primarily by St. James Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Gramercy, LA
National Avg
School District
St. James Parish
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Gramercy sees average highs of 62.3°F in January
and 91.6°F in July,
with 64.5 inches of annual precipitation
.
Gramercy's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Gramercy roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $208,700 and median rent is $862/month.
Gramercy's violent crime rate is 222.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1037.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Gramercy are operated by St. James Parish.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Gramercy, LA has a population of 2,920, a median household income of $81,438, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
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.
Gramercy averages 62.3°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 64.5 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Gramercy, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70052.
The population of Gramercy, Louisiana is 2,920 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Gramercy: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $208,700, median household income $81,438, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gramercy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
