Cost of Living in Eden Isle, LA

Population 7,753 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

104
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Eden Isle is a smaller Louisiana community of around 8000 residents, where median household incomes of $76,427 and housing costs ($325,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 6.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Eden Isle sits roughly 14 miles northeast of New Orleans — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 10% higher than New Orleans' $296,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 106
Rent 99

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

About the Cost of Living in Eden Isle

The median home value in Eden Isle is $324,600 — 6% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,307/month, 1% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $76,427/year is 2% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Louisiana's top state income tax rate is 4.3% and the combined sales tax is 9.5%. Overall, Eden Isle has a cost of living index of 104 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$324,600
6% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$217,159
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
1% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,249/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.7x
Favors renting
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 84.7%
Renter-occupied 15.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,307
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,921/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 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
36.1 min
34% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.8%
Carpooled
3.9%
Work from home
15.4%

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
$76,427
2% above avg
Per Capita Income
$50,590
Unemployment Rate
6.6%
37% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Labor Force Participation
59.2%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 23.5%
Graduate degree 10.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 54.2
Male median age 56.3
Female median age 50.9

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 42 — Good
67.9%
Good air days/yr
105
Max AQI recorded
166
PM2.5 days
199
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Eden Isle, LA?

Eden Isle has a cost index of 104 (100 = national average). It is 4% above the national average.

What is average rent in Eden Isle, LA?

The median gross rent in Eden Isle is $1,307 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Eden Isle?

The median home value in Eden Isle is $324,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Eden Isle?

The median household income in Eden Isle is $76,427 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Eden Isle, LA?

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

Is Eden Isle, LA affordable?

Eden Isle is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 104 (100 = US average).

Eden Isle at a Glance

Population
7,753
Median Income
$76,427
Home Value
$324,600
Median Rent
$1,307/mo
Unemployment
6.6%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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