Very AffordableHigher than AverageAcadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
Median Income
$111,619
household / year
Median Home Value
$249,700
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,324
gross / month
Cost of Living
87
national avg = 100
Is Youngsville, LA a Good Place to Live?
Youngsville is a small city of 15,990 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $111,619
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Youngsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Youngsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Youngsville 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: 87.0
Youngsville's overall cost of living index is 87.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Youngsville costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Youngsville, LA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$249,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,324
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$111,619
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Youngsville's violent crime rate is 698.9 per 100,000 residents
— 84% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
698.9 /100k
Property Crime
2873.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Youngsville is served primarily by Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Youngsville, LA
National Avg
School District
Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
41.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Youngsville sees average highs of 61.6°F in January
and 89.7°F in July,
with 66.8 inches of annual precipitation
.
Youngsville's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Youngsville roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $249,700 and median rent is $1,324/month.
Youngsville's violent crime rate is 698.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2873.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Youngsville are operated by Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 41.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Youngsville, LA has a population of 15,990, a median household income of $111,619, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Youngsville averages 61.6°F in January and 89.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.8 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Youngsville, LA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 70592.
The population of Youngsville, Louisiana is 15,990 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Youngsville: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $249,700, median household income $111,619, crime index 165 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Youngsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.