Cost of Living in Eastwood, LA
Population 4,057 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
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
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.
Eastwood has limited residential data
Detailed housing and income data is limited for this location. Here are the nearest cities with full cost of living data:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 59 | 62 | 70 | 78 | 85 | 92 | 95 | 95 | 90 | 79 | 68 | 60 |
| Low °F | 39 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 66 | 73 | 76 | 75 | 68 | 57 | 47 | 41 |
| Precip" | 4.37 | 4.29 | 4.73 | 4.65 | 3.78 | 4.36 | 3.55 | 2.65 | 3.30 | 4.40 | 3.96 | 4.83 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
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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