Cost of Living in Eastwood, LA

Population 4,057 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

83
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eastwood sits on the smaller end of the Louisiana city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 1.6% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Located 15 miles east of Shreveport, Eastwood falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 42% higher than Shreveport's $178,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 83

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Eastwood

The median home value in Eastwood is $252,700 — 17% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $80,000/year is 7% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 1.6%, below the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. The climate averages highs of 77.7°F and lows of 57.4°F. Overall, Eastwood has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$252,700
17% below avg
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$731
1 BR
$816
2 BR
$988
3 BR
$1,280
4 BR
$1,513
Owner-occupied 87.8%
Renter-occupied 12.2%

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.6 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.3%
Carpooled
8.8%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
7.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 4.3%
Total Sales Tax 9.5%
State rate 4.5%
Avg local rate 5.1%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$80,000
7% above avg
Per Capita Income
$42,482
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
67% below avg
Poverty Rate
11.3%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.6%
Graduate degree 3.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 47
Male median age 43.1
Female median age 53.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.7°F
Avg Low
57.4°F
Annual Precip
48.9"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 596270788592959590796860
Low °F 394249566673767568574741
Precip" 4.374.294.734.653.784.363.552.653.304.403.964.83

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 53 — Moderate
41.1%
Good air days/yr
114
Max AQI recorded
308
PM2.5 days
49
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eastwood, LA?

Eastwood has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.

What is the average home price in Eastwood?

The median home value in Eastwood is $252,700 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Eastwood?

The median household income in Eastwood is $80,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eastwood, LA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Eastwood is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.

Is Eastwood, LA affordable?

Yes, Eastwood is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Eastwood?

Eastwood has average high temperatures of 77.7°F and average lows of 57.4°F. Annual precipitation is 48.9". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Eastwood at a Glance

Population
4,057
Median Income
$80,000
Home Value
$252,700
Unemployment
1.6%
Avg High Temp
77.7°F
Sales Tax
9.5%
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