Living in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana

LaSalle Parish is a county in Louisiana with a population of around 14,974. The main communities are Jena.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $656/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $141K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.6%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings warm winters (highs around 62°F) and very hot summers (highs around 90°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

LaSalle Parish has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a predominantly working-class population (14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.