Living in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana

Lafourche Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 98,325, part of the Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA MSA metro area. The main communities are Thibodaux, Lockport.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $793/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $176K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.8%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 67°F) and hot summers (highs around 87°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Lafourche Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a predominantly working-class population (17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.