South Vacherie, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
3,048 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
78.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$85,054 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$196,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$377 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$847 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. James Parish
3
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

St. James Parish
3
New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 52
Feb 5 0 55
Mar 5 0 62
Apr 4 0 69
May 5 0 76
Jun 8 0 81
Jul 6 0 83
Aug 6 0 83
Sep 5 0 79
Oct 4 0 71
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 5 0 54

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 41%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 1%

Schools

Vacherie Elementary School
<1 miles, SE 4.6 star
St James High School
2 miles, N 4.6 star
Greater Grace Charter Academy Inc
3 miles, N 2.3 star
Sixth Ward Elementary School
6 miles, N 5 star

Colleges

Nicholls State University
12 miles, SW 1.9 star
Fletcher Technical Community College
19 miles, SW 1.4 star
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
22 miles, SW 1 star
River Parishes Community College
23 miles, N 1.4 star

Hospitals

Thibodaux Regional Medical Center
13 miles, SW 5 star

Airports