Cost of Living in New Roads, LA

Population 4,457 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

Cost Index
(100 = US avg)

Page updated: April 2026 · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year

Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $48,017, median household incomes in New Roads land roughly 36% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Located 25 miles northwest of Baton Rouge, New Roads falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 31% lower than Baton Rouge's $225,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 51

Rent 34

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

About the Cost of Living in New Roads

The median home value in New Roads is $155,400 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $451/month, 66% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $48,017/year is 36% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.7%, 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, New Roads has a cost of living index of 44 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 56% less expensive.

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New Roads 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:

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Rent: $1,440/mo

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Median home: $250,600

Rent: $1,135/mo

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🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$155,400

49% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$446,618

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$451/mo

66% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

28.7x

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 74.2%

Renter-occupied 25.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$451

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,065/mo

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

🛒 Food & Groceries

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

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Eggs (dozen)

$0.548

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White Bread (lb)

$1.912

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Ground Beef (lb)

$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute

29.0 min

7% above avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

2.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

88.6%

Carpooled

4.4%

Walked

0.8%

Bicycle

1.2%

Work from home

2.3%

⚡ 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

$48,017

36% below avg

Per Capita Income

$30,096

Unemployment Rate

7.7%

61% above avg

Poverty Rate

23.2%

Labor Force Participation

50.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.3%

Graduate degree 5.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.6

Male median age 38.8

Female median age 42.8

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 36 — Good

89.2%

Good air days/yr

112

Max AQI recorded

PM2.5 days

362

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

82%

4-Year Graduation Rate

17.3:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

2,841

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in New Roads, LA?

New Roads has a cost index of 44 (100 = national average). It is 56% below the national average.

What is average rent in New Roads, LA?

The median gross rent in New Roads is $451 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in New Roads?

The median home value in New Roads is $155,400 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in New Roads?

The median household income in New Roads is $48,017 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in New Roads, LA?

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

Is New Roads, LA affordable?

Yes, New Roads is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 44 — about 56% below the US national average of 100.

New Roads at a Glance

Population: 4,457
Median Income: $48,017
Home Value: $155,400
Median Rent: $451/mo
Unemployment: 7.7%
Sales Tax: 9.5%

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