Cost of Living in Mandeville, LA

Population 12,931 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

112
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Mandeville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $363,000.

Geographically, Mandeville sits roughly 25 miles northwest of New Orleans. Median home values run roughly 23% higher than New Orleans' $296,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 119
Rent 101

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

About the Cost of Living in Mandeville

The median home value in Mandeville is $363,300 — 19% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,326/month, 1% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $89,122/year is 19% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.3%, 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%. Overall, Mandeville has a cost of living index of 112 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 12% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$363,300
19% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$354,590
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
1% above avg
Zillow Rent
$1,559/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
22.8x
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 67.9%
Renter-occupied 32.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,326
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,940/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
31.0 min
15% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
72.8%
Carpooled
6.2%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
19.7%

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
$89,122
19% above avg
Per Capita Income
$58,912
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Labor Force Participation
63.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.9%
Graduate degree 17.7%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.3
Male median age 44.4
Female median age 44

💨 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 Mandeville, LA?

Mandeville has a cost index of 112 (100 = national average). It is 12% above the national average.

What is average rent in Mandeville, LA?

The median gross rent in Mandeville is $1,326 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Mandeville?

The median home value in Mandeville is $363,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Mandeville?

The median household income in Mandeville is $89,122 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Mandeville, LA?

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

Is Mandeville, LA affordable?

Mandeville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 112 — about 12% higher than the national average.

Mandeville at a Glance

Population
12,931
Median Income
$89,122
Home Value
$363,300
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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