What are the schools like in Longstreet, LA?

School district data for Longstreet is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Longstreet?

The median household income in Longstreet, LA is $85,469 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.9%.

What is the weather like in Longstreet, LA?

Longstreet has an average high temperature of 57.4°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.3 inches.

Longstreet, LA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Longstreet, LA affordable or expensive?

Longstreet's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Longstreet is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $162,500 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Longstreet, LA?

Longstreet has a violent crime rate of 123.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 764.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Longstreet, LA a Good Place to Live?

Longstreet is a small town of 111 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $85,469 and a 12.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Longstreet stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Longstreet is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Longstreet 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: 87.1

Longstreet's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Longstreet costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Longstreet, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$162,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	97.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,469	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Longstreet's violent crime rate is 123.8 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

123.8 /100k

Property Crime

764.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Longstreet, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Longstreet sees average highs of 57.4°F in January and 93.4°F in July, with 55.0 inches of annual precipitation and 0.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Longstreet, LA
Average High — January	57.4°F
Average High — July	93.4°F
Annual Precipitation	55.0"
Annual Snowfall	0.3"

Demographics

Metric	Longstreet, LA	National Avg
Population	111	—
Median Age	57.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.4%	22.2%
65 and over	39.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keachi, LA 5 mi Grand Cane, LA 8 mi Logansport, LA 9 mi Stanley, LA 10 mi Gloster, LA 11 mi

Longstreet vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Longstreet, LA affordable or expensive?

Longstreet's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Longstreet roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $162,500 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Longstreet, LA?

Longstreet's violent crime rate is 123.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 764.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Longstreet?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Longstreet, LA a good place to live?

Longstreet, LA has a population of 111, a median household income of $85,469, and an unemployment rate of 12.9%. 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.

What is the weather like in Longstreet?

Longstreet averages 57.4°F in January and 93.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.0 inches with about 0.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Longstreet?

The population of Longstreet, Louisiana is 111 with a median age of 57.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Longstreet?

Key numbers for living in Longstreet: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $162,500, median household income $85,469, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Longstreet side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.