Grand Isle, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
644 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
57.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,246 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
57.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$266,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$506 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,118 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
15.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson Parish
5
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Jefferson Parish
6
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 53
Feb 5 0 56
Mar 5 0 62
Apr 4 0 68
May 4 0 76
Jun 7 0 81
Jul 7 0 83
Aug 7 0 83
Sep 6 0 80
Oct 4 0 71
Nov 4 0 63
Dec 5 0 56

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 25% of residents leaning left and 70% leaning right.

Liberal (26%) (71%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 79%
Hillary Clinton 18%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, LA State Senate District 8, LA State House District 54, LA
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Schools

Grand Isle High School
2 miles, E • 4.1 star
Golden Meadow Middle School
19 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School
20 miles, NW • 4.6 star
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Colleges

LaSalle Tech
48 miles, NW • 1 star
University of Holy Cross
48 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Blue Cliff College-Houma
49 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Lady of the Sea General Hospital
24 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Leonard J Chabert Medical Center
47 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Ochsner St Anne General Hospital
47 miles, N • 4.1 star
West Jefferson Medical Center
47 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

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