Below Average CostNear National AverageJefferson Parish
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Jean Lafitte is a small town of 2,517 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $59,225
and a 17.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jean Lafitte stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Jean Lafitte is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jean Lafitte 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
Jean Lafitte's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jean Lafitte costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jean Lafitte, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$205,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,069
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,225
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Jean Lafitte's violent crime rate is 390.1 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
390.1 /100k
Property Crime
2629.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jean Lafitte is served primarily by Jefferson Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jean Lafitte, LA
National Avg
School District
Jefferson Parish
—
Elementary Schools
50
—
Middle Schools
7
—
High Schools
16
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
77.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jean Lafitte sees average highs of 61.9°F in January
and 89.9°F in July,
with 66.1 inches of annual precipitation
.
Jean Lafitte's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jean Lafitte roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $205,000 and median rent is $1,069/month.
Jean Lafitte's violent crime rate is 390.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2629.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jean Lafitte are operated by Jefferson Parish.
The district has 50 elementary, 7 middle, and 16 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 11.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jean Lafitte, LA has a population of 2,517, a median household income of $59,225, and an unemployment rate of 17.9%.
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.
Jean Lafitte averages 61.9°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.1 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jean Lafitte, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70067.
The population of Jean Lafitte, Louisiana is 2,517 with a median age of 35.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jean Lafitte: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $205,000, median household income $59,225, crime index 112 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jean Lafitte side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
