St. Bernard Parish, LA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
44,172 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
17.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,638 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
78.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$365 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$858 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
6
Louisiana
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area
7
Louisiana
6
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 0 52
Feb 5 0 56
Mar 5 0 62
Apr 4 0 68
May 5 0 76
Jun 7 0 81
Jul 6 0 83
Aug 6 0 83
Sep 5 0 79
Oct 4 0 70
Nov 4 0 62
Dec 5 0 54

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 63% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, LA State Senate District 1, LA State House District 103, LA
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

South Hancock Elementary School
27 miles, N • 1.9 star
Our Lady Academy
27 miles, N • 5 star
Pass Christian Middle
28 miles, NE • 2.8 star
Browse all schools near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area

Colleges

Chris Beauty College
34 miles, NE • 1 star
Blue Cliff College-Gulfport
39 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Delta College-Slidell Campus
40 miles, NW • 1 star
Browse all colleges near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area

Hospitals

Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock
28 miles, N • 4.1 star
Memorial Hospital at Gulfport
32 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Garden Park Medical Center
38 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area

Airports

Mobile Regional Airport
81 miles, E • 1.4 star
Browse all airports near New Orleans-Metairie Metro Area