What are the schools like in Sunset, LA?

Sunset is served primarily by St. Landry Parish. The district operates 16 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Sunset?

The median household income in Sunset, LA is $55,326 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Sunset, LA?

Sunset has an average high temperature of 63.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Sunset, LA affordable or expensive?

Sunset's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sunset is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $209,800 and the median rent is $810 per month.

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

Sunset has a violent crime rate of 433.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1704.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sunset, LA a Good Place to Live?

Sunset is a small town of 3,006 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $55,326 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Sunset stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Sunset is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sunset 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: 90.1

Sunset's overall cost of living index is 90.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sunset costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sunset, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$209,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$810	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,326	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Sunset's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — 14% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

433.5 /100k

Property Crime

1704.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sunset is served primarily by St. Landry Parish. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sunset, LA	National Avg
School District	St. Landry Parish	—
Elementary Schools	16	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	74.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sunset sees average highs of 63.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July, with 61.6 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Sunset, LA
Average High — January	63.5°F
Average High — July	91.6°F
Annual Precipitation	61.6"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Sunset, LA	National Avg
Population	3,006	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	47.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	38.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	12.7%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Grand Coteau, LA 1 mi Cankton, LA 5 mi Leonville, LA 6 mi Carencro, LA 7 mi Arnaudville, LA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Sunset

Sunset, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

70584

Sunset vs Other Cities

Sunset, LA vs Grand Coteau, LA Sunset, LA vs Cankton, LA Sunset, LA vs Leonville, LA Sunset, LA vs Carencro, LA Sunset, LA vs Arnaudville, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sunset, LA affordable or expensive?

Sunset's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sunset roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $209,800 and median rent is $810/month.

What is the crime rate in Sunset, LA?

Sunset's violent crime rate is 433.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1704.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sunset?

Public schools in Sunset are operated by St. Landry Parish. The district has 16 elementary, 9 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 19.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sunset, LA a good place to live?

Sunset, LA has a population of 3,006, a median household income of $55,326, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. 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.

What is the weather like in Sunset?

Sunset averages 63.5°F in January and 91.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.6 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sunset?

Sunset, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70584.

What is the population of Sunset?

The population of Sunset, Louisiana is 3,006 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sunset?

Key numbers for living in Sunset: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $209,800, median household income $55,326, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sunset side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.