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Is New Iberia a Good Place to Live? New Iberia, Louisiana: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
New Iberia ranks #1298 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #205 of 208 small cities and #17 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (82.5, #1 of 208) and affordable homes ($158,300, #23 of 208), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.5%, #178 of 182) and high violent crime (1,088 per 100,000, #168 of 174).
New Iberia by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with New Iberia's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in New Iberia?
New Iberia's cost of living index is 82.5, 18% below the US level of 100 and #1 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $894/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $153,259, 29% below the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
| Measure | New Iberia | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 82.5#1 of 1,308 | 88.2 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $153,259#50 of 1,187 | $217,039 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,282/mo#150 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $158,300#101 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $894/mo#81 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 3.4x#338 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 22.8%#756 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.
New Iberia housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. New Iberia is in the Lafayette, LA metro.
Louisiana housing market →Is New Iberia safe?
New Iberia recorded 1,088 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 3.3 times the US rate of 328 and 2.1 times Louisiana's 515. That ranks #1049 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #168 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by New Iberia Police Department. Property crime runs 2,497 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | New Iberia | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 1,088#1049 of 1,085 | 515 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 2,497#865 of 1,085 | 1,966 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
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. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in New Iberia?
The median household in New Iberia earns $47,087, 43% below the US figure of $83,163 and 23% below Louisiana ($60,986). Unemployment is 5.2% (US 4.3%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | New Iberia | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $47,087#1264 of 1,312 | $60,986 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 5.2%#878 of 1,058 | 4.3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 26.7%#1264 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -1.5%#1123 of 1,132 | +0.1% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
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 New Iberia?
The median resident of New Iberia is 37 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 17.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1222 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 51.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | New Iberia | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 37 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 17.3%#1222 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 51.5% | 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 New Iberia's schools and health?
New Iberia's 8 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14.7 students per teacher and $12,572 spent per pupil. 44.6% of adults are obese and 19.3% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | New Iberia | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 90%#358 of 1,063 | 83.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 14.7#405 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $12,572#867 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 44.6%#1276 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 19.3%#1302 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 21%#1253 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 11.1%#788 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. 4,326 students are enrolled in New Iberia's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in New Iberia?
The average commute in New Iberia is 19.7 minutes (Louisiana 26.2); 0.5% of workers take transit and 3.7% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index New Iberia scores 8.4 of 20 (below average walkable), #956 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 82.5°F and winters 54.9°F, with 59.7 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | New Iberia | LouisianaLA | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 19.7 min#320 of 1,312 | 26.2 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 3.7%#328 of 1,312 | 8.5% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 79.5% | 78.3% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.5% | 0.9% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 2.2% | 1.7% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 3.7% | 8% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.4#956 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 | 62.7 | 43.1 | 5.4 |
| Feb | 66.5 | 46.9 | 3.5 |
| Mar | 72.9 | 52.5 | 2.9 |
| Apr | 79.2 | 58.6 | 4.8 |
| May | 85.6 | 66.7 | 4.4 |
| Jun | 90.2 | 72.5 | 6.5 |
| Jul | 91.5 | 74.3 | 6.7 |
| Aug | 92.4 | 74 | 6.4 |
| Sep | 89 | 70.1 | 5.1 |
| Oct | 81.8 | 59.6 | 5.1 |
| Nov | 72 | 49.6 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 65.1 | 44.9 | 4.5 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at New Iberia Airport - Acadiana Rgnl.
| Measure | New Iberia | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 69.2°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 82.5°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 54.9°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 59.7 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 New Iberia Airport - Acadiana Rgnl.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in New Iberia?
The EPA has no air-quality monitor in New Iberia's county, so we have no air reading for it. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Iberia Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.45% of building value, higher than 95% of US counties.
| Measure | New Iberia | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.45%#1258 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 Iberia Parish: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Iberia Parish
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.26% | 96% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.12% | 83% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0068% | 78% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0084% | 48% 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 New Iberia compare with similar-size cities?
New Iberia is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #205 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 27,571.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Iberia, LAPop. 27,571 | #1298 | 36.8 | $47,087 | $894/mo | 1,088 | 19.7 min |
| Henderson, KYPop. 27,852 | #1029 | 49.6 | $48,186 | $771/mo | 278 | 19.8 min |
| Pearl, MSPop. 27,737 | #453 | 58.9 | $61,695 | $1,175/mo | 83 | 23.8 min |
| Mililani Town, HIPop. 27,668 | #255 | 63.1 | $127,363 | $2,384/mo | no data | 29.9 min |
| Marshalltown, IAPop. 27,626 | #761 | 54.0 | $69,068 | $891/mo | 283 | 17.2 min |
| Dodge City, KSPop. 27,613 | #543 | 57.4 | $68,721 | $1,045/mo | 185 | 11.6 min |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #560 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 | 17.4 min |
| Conway, SCPop. 27,263 | #1072 | 48.5 | $56,650 | $866/mo | 324 | 24 min |
| Kuna, IDPop. 27,158 | #410 | 59.9 | $96,219 | $1,774/mo | no data | 28.9 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 New Iberia compare with the rest of Louisiana?
New Iberia ranks #17 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 36.8 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 23% below the Louisiana median. Violent crime is 2.1 times the statewide rate. Homes are 29% below the typical Louisiana home.
| 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 New Iberia's score calculated?
New Iberia scores 36.8 out of 100, #1298 of 1,312 (grade F, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is 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 · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in New Iberia. Similar-size median 52.9.
33.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by New Iberia's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
25.5 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in New Iberia. Similar-size median 52.2.
16.6 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in New Iberia's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
59.4 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
New Iberia's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
90.5 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in New Iberia. Similar-size median 46.7.
11.4 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in New Iberia. Similar-size median 44.2.
21.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in New Iberia. Similar-size median 47.3.
42.0 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across New Iberia's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
38.9 - EnvironmentCity data, some inputs missing · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 54.8.
4.9 - 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: New Iberia'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 New Iberia 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 New Iberia
Is New Iberia, LA a good place to live?
New Iberia ranks #1298 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #205 of 208 small cities and #17 of 20 in Louisiana. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low living costs (82.5, #1 of 208) and affordable homes ($158,300, #23 of 208), and trails on a shrinking population (-1.5%, #178 of 182) and high violent crime (1,088 per 100,000, #168 of 174).
What is the cost of living in New Iberia?
New Iberia's cost of living index is 82.5, 18% below the US level of 100 and #1 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $894/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $153,259, 29% below the typical Louisiana home ($217,039).
What is the crime rate in New Iberia?
New Iberia recorded 1,088 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 3.3 times the US rate of 328 and 2.1 times Louisiana's 515. That ranks #1049 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #168 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by New Iberia Police Department. Property crime runs 2,497 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in New Iberia?
The median household in New Iberia earns $47,087, 43% below the US figure of $83,163 and 23% below Louisiana ($60,986). Unemployment is 5.2% (US 4.3%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 1.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in New Iberia?
Median rent in New Iberia is $894/mo (Census), #81 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,282/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in New Iberia?
The typical home value in New Iberia is $153,259, up 2.4% in a year, against $217,039 for Louisiana and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $158,300.
How are the public schools in New Iberia?
New Iberia's 8 public schools graduate 90% of students in four years (Louisiana 83.1%), with 14.7 students per teacher and $12,572 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in New Iberia?
The average commute is 19.7 minutes, #320 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.2 minutes across Louisiana. 3.7% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in New Iberia?
New Iberia averages 69.2°F over the year, 82.5°F in summer and 54.9°F in winter, with 59.7 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is New Iberia walkable?
New Iberia scores 8.4 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #956 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 New Iberia at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Iberia Parish's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, inland flooding, and coastal flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.45% of building value, higher than 95% of US counties.
Who lives in New Iberia?
New Iberia has 27,571 residents. The median resident of New Iberia is 37 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 17.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1222 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 51.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does New Iberia compare with the rest of Louisiana?
New Iberia ranks #17 of the 20 Louisiana cities we track, with a score of 36.8 against Louisiana's statewide 30. Its households earn 23% below the Louisiana median. Violent crime is 2.1 times the statewide rate. Homes are 29% below the typical Louisiana home.
What cities are similar in size to New Iberia?
The tracked cities in other states closest to New Iberia's population of 27,571 are Henderson, KY (#1029 overall), Pearl, MS (#453 overall), Mililani Town, HI (#255 overall), Marshalltown, IA (#761 overall), and Dodge City, KS (#543 overall). New Iberia is #1298.