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Livingston is a small town of 2,008 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $70,156
and a 4.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Livingston stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Livingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Livingston 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: 90.8
Livingston's overall cost of living index is 90.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Livingston costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Livingston, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$210,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$893
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$70,156
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Livingston's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
1438.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Livingston is served primarily by Livingston Parish.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Livingston, LA
National Avg
School District
Livingston Parish
—
Elementary Schools
23
—
Middle Schools
10
—
High Schools
8
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Livingston sees average highs of 61.1°F in January
and 90.9°F in July,
with 67.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Livingston's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Livingston roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $210,000 and median rent is $893/month.
Livingston's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1438.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Livingston are operated by Livingston Parish.
The district has 23 elementary, 10 middle, and 8 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 17.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Livingston, LA has a population of 2,008, a median household income of $70,156, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%.
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.
Livingston averages 61.1°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 67.8 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Livingston, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70754.
The population of Livingston, Louisiana is 2,008 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Livingston: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $210,000, median household income $70,156, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
