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Is Laplace a Good Place to Live? Laplace, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Laplace ranks #1222 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #192 of 208 small cities and #11 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (32.9 min, #206 of 208) and low graduation rates (79%, #164 of 191).
Laplace by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Laplace's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
No crime figure is shown for Laplace: no police agency reports to the FBI for it alone. See Is Laplace safe?
What is the cost of living in Laplace?
Laplace's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,351/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,900.
| Measure | Laplace | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 92.6#351 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $199,900#228 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,351/mo#590 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 23.5%#831 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Is Laplace safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Laplace alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Laplace crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What do people earn in Laplace?
The median household in Laplace earns $69,030, 17% below the US figure of $83,163 and 13% above Louisiana ($60,986). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Laplace | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $69,030#834 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 13.1%#744 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Laplace?
The median resident of Laplace is 38.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 19.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1177 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Laplace | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 38.1 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 19.6%#1177 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 77.5% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Laplace's schools and health?
Laplace's 5 public schools graduate 79% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14 students per teacher and $19,438 spent per pupil. 41.4% of adults are obese and 16.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Laplace | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 79%#900 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14#282 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $19,438#235 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 41.4%#1177 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 16.5%#1246 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 19.2%#1076 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 9.1%#536 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 2,888 students are enrolled in Laplace's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Laplace?
The average commute in Laplace is 32.9 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 0.8% of workers take transit and 7.6% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Laplace scores 8 of 20 (below average walkable), #1058 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.4°F and winters 54.8°F, with 67.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Laplace | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 32.9 min#1223 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 11.5%#1130 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 81.6% | 78.3% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 7.6% | 8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8#1058 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Louisiana is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62.3 | 42.9 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 66.7 | 46.6 | 4.4 |
| Mar | 72.4 | 52.1 | 4.9 |
| Apr | 78.8 | 58.3 | 5.5 |
| May | 84.9 | 66.2 | 5.9 |
| Jun | 89.3 | 72.6 | 8.6 |
| Jul | 91.6 | 74.7 | 7.1 |
| Aug | 91.6 | 74.7 | 5.7 |
| Sep | 88.3 | 71 | 5.8 |
| Oct | 81.1 | 60.8 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 71.2 | 50.6 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 64.7 | 45.5 | 5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Reserve.
| Measure | Laplace | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 69.1°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 82.4°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 54.8°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 67.2 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Reserve.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Laplace?
St. John the Baptist Parish's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St. John the Baptist Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.46% of building value, higher than 96% of US counties.
| Measure | Laplace | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 34#119 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.46%#1262 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for St. John the Baptist Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, St. John the Baptist Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.28% | 97% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.016% | 90% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.092% | 62% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0026% | 55% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0096% | 53% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.001% | 29% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Laplace compare with similar-size cities?
Laplace is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #192 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 28,343.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laplace, LAPop. 28,343 | #1222 | 44.1 | $69,030 | $1,351/mo | no data | 32.9 min |
| Kalispell, MTPop. 28,504 | #608 | 56.6 | $63,415 | $1,078/mo | 409 | 14.9 min |
| Frankfort, KYPop. 28,503 | #774 | 53.8 | $53,073 | $944/mo | 238 | 17 min |
| Kahului, HIPop. 28,288 | #692 | 55.1 | $98,077 | $1,488/mo | no data | 22.8 min |
| Aberdeen, SDPop. 28,189 | #415 | 59.8 | $64,405 | $762/mo | 425 | 11.9 min |
| Greenville, MSPop. 28,166 | #1296 | 37.6 | $40,083 | $872/mo | part year | 18.8 min |
| Williston, NDPop. 28,056 | #380 | 60.4 | $79,381 | $1,122/mo | 432 | 17.6 min |
| Garden City, KSPop. 27,819 | #613 | 56.5 | $72,865 | $1,052/mo | 486 | 14 min |
| Marshalltown, IAPop. 27,626 | #761 | 54.0 | $69,068 | $891/mo | 283 | 17.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Laplace compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Laplace ranks #11 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 44.1 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 13% above the Louisiana median.
| City | Rank in LA | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairieville, LAPop. 35,238 | #1 | 58.2 | $104,923 | $1,324/mo | no data |
| Central, LAPop. 29,783 | #2 | 54.8 | $89,554 | $1,309/mo | part year |
| Kenner, LAPop. 64,904 | #3 | 51.0 | $64,020 | $1,179/mo | 288 |
| Slidell, LAPop. 28,561 | #4 | 50.0 | $70,497 | $1,375/mo | 275 |
| Houma, LAPop. 32,392 | #5 | 48.4 | $58,194 | $1,058/mo | 489 |
| New Orleans, LAPop. 371,853 | #6 | 48.0 | $56,631 | $1,251/mo | part year |
| Lake Charles, LAPop. 81,143 | #7 | 47.7 | $59,235 | $1,109/mo | 665 |
| Metairie, LAPop. 139,729 | #8 | 46.7 | $73,042 | $1,175/mo | no data |
| Bossier City, LAPop. 62,901 | #9 | 46.5 | $55,819 | $1,107/mo | 704 |
| Lafayette, LAPop. 121,715 | #10 | 45.2 | $61,915 | $1,100/mo | 1,131 |
| Laplace, LAPop. 28,343 | #11 | 44.1 | $69,030 | $1,351/mo | no data |
| Ruston, LAPop. 22,284 | #12 | 43.6 | $31,120 | $816/mo | 286 |
| Baton Rouge, LAPop. 222,771 | #13 | 43.3 | $49,994 | $1,067/mo | part year |
| Shreveport, LAPop. 180,982 | #14 | 40.2 | $48,699 | $987/mo | 1,163 |
| Chalmette, LAPop. 22,616 | #15 | 40.0 | $54,904 | $1,110/mo | no data |
| Alexandria, LAPop. 44,060 | #16 | 38.6 | $47,113 | $931/mo | 2,448 |
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #17 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 |
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #18 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data |
| Monroe, LAPop. 47,004 | #19 | 35.9 | $40,505 | $886/mo | 1,647 |
| Marrero, LAPop. 32,540 | #20 | 32.0 | $41,402 | $1,042/mo | no data |
All 20 Louisiana cities we track, by overall score. Louisiana statewide: median income $60,986, violent crime 515.1 per 100,000.
How is Laplace's score calculated?
Laplace scores 44.1 out of 100, #1222 of 1,312 (grade D, which follows rank). It is scored on the 8 of 11 categories with local data; safety, growth, and outdoor access are left out rather than filled with Louisiana's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 20% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Laplace. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 52.9.
29.6 - HealthCity data · 16% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Laplace. Similar-size median 52.2.
30.1 - EducationCity data · 16% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Laplace's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
61.7 - AffordabilityCity data · 13% of score
Laplace's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
77.3 - Household financesCity data · 11% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Laplace. Similar-size median 46.7.
46.1 - TransportationCity data · 9% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Laplace. Similar-size median 47.3.
30.2 - WalkabilityCity data · 9% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Laplace's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
36.8 - EnvironmentCounty data · 5% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
38.3 - SafetyNot scored
No FBI figures from a police agency serving Laplace alone.
— - GrowthNot scored
The Census does not estimate yearly population for Laplace.
— - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Laplace's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Laplace has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Laplace
Is Laplace, LA a good place to live?
Laplace ranks #1222 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #192 of 208 small cities and #11 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it has no measure in the top quarter and trails on long commutes (32.9 min, #206 of 208) and low graduation rates (79%, #164 of 191).
What is the cost of living in Laplace?
Laplace's cost of living index is 92.6, 7% below the US level of 100 and #351 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,351/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,900.
Is Laplace safe?
No police agency reports crime to the FBI for Laplace alone, which is typical of places policed by a county sheriff, so we don't publish a Laplace crime rate or rank it on safety. Louisiana as a whole records 515 violent crimes per 100,000 residents against 328 nationally.
What is the median household income in Laplace?
The median household in Laplace earns $69,030, 17% below the US figure of $83,163 and 13% above Louisiana ($60,986). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
How much is rent in Laplace?
Median rent in Laplace is $1,351/mo (Census), #590 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent takes 23.5% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Laplace?
The Census median value of owner-occupied homes in Laplace is $199,900, #228 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest).
How are the public schools in Laplace?
Laplace's 5 public schools graduate 79% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14 students per teacher and $19,438 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Laplace?
The average commute is 32.9 minutes, #1223 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 11.5% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Laplace?
Laplace averages 69.1°F over the year, 82.4°F in summer and 54.8°F in winter, with 67.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Laplace walkable?
Laplace scores 8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1058 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Laplace at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts St.
How is the air quality in Laplace?
St. John the Baptist Parish's air had a median air quality index of 34, and 93% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. John the Baptist Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.46% of building value, higher than 96% of US counties.
Who lives in Laplace?
Laplace has 28,343 residents. The median resident of Laplace is 38.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 19.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1177 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 77.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Laplace compare with the rest of Louisiana?
Laplace ranks #11 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 44.1 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 13% above the Louisiana median.
What cities are similar in size to Laplace?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Laplace's population of 28,343 are Kalispell, MT (#608 overall), Frankfort, KY (#774 overall), Kahului, HI (#692 overall), Aberdeen, SD (#415 overall), and Greenville, MS (#1296 overall). Laplace is #1222.