Cost of Living in Lutcher, LA
Population 3,051 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
The median resident in Lutcher is 56 years old, well past the national midpoint, giving the city the retail and service mix of a retirement-dominant market. Household-income figures here read differently than in working-age cities: retirement and investment income weigh heavily in the totals. At 7.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Geographically, Lutcher is about 30 miles west of Metairie, the nearest large metro. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Metairie's $309,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Lutcher
The median home value in Lutcher is $190,300 — 38% below the national median of $305,000. The median household income of $49,769/year is 33% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.8%, 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, Lutcher has a cost of living index of 62 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 38% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Lutcher, LA?
Lutcher has a cost index of 62 (100 = national average). It is 38% below the national average.
What is the average home price in Lutcher?
The median home value in Lutcher is $190,300 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Lutcher?
The median household income in Lutcher is $49,769 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Lutcher, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Lutcher is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Lutcher, LA affordable?
Yes, Lutcher is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 62 — about 38% below the US national average of 100.
Lutcher at a Glance
- Population
- 3,051
- Median Income
- $49,769
- Home Value
- $190,300
- Unemployment
- 7.8%
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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