Cost of Living in Port Allen, LA

Population 4,928 · 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

Port Allen 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.

Port Allen is part of the immediate Baton Rouge metro area — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Baton Rouge's $225,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 55

Rent 80

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

About the Cost of Living in Port Allen

The median home value in Port Allen is $167,700 — 45% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,046/month, 20% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $59,380/year is 20% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 4.6%, 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%. Overall, Port Allen has a cost of living index of 65 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 35% less expensive.

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Port Allen 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:

Baton Rouge, LA

Median home: $224,500

Rent: $1,044/mo

Income: $49,944

Gardere, LA

Median home: $250,600

Rent: $1,135/mo

Income: $60,694

Baker, LA

Median home: $146,700

Rent: $1,031/mo

Income: $59,451

Shenandoah, LA

Median home: $319,300

Rent: $1,216/mo

Income: $107,544

Central, LA

Median home: $270,700

Rent: $1,373/mo

Income: $90,091

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value

$167,700

45% below avg

Zillow Home Value

$209,537

Zillow ZHVI

Median Rent

$1,046/mo

20% below avg

Price-to-Rent Ratio

13.4x

Favors buying

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 64.3%

Renter-occupied 35.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent

$1,046

Groceries national estimate

$400

Utilities local estimate

$88

Transportation local gas prices

$126

Estimated Total $1,660/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

25.8 min

4% below avg

Gas Price

$3.145/gal

0% below avg

Work From Home

9.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone

74.4%

Carpooled

13.1%

Walked

3.3%

Work from home

9.3%

⚡ 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

$59,380

20% below avg

Per Capita Income

$31,575

Unemployment Rate

4.6%

4% below avg

Poverty Rate

19.1%

Labor Force Participation

66.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.4%

Graduate degree 3.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 44.7

Male median age 44.4

Female median age 45.7

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate

42.5%

Good air days/yr

140

Max AQI recorded

268

PM2.5 days

Ozone days

🏫 Schools

NCES CCD 2019 — public school district data

88%

4-Year Graduation Rate

15:1

Student-teacher ratio

Public schools

3,443

Total enrollment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Port Allen, LA?

Port Allen has a cost index of 65 (100 = national average). It is 35% below the national average.

What is average rent in Port Allen, LA?

The median gross rent in Port Allen is $1,046 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Port Allen?

The median home value in Port Allen is $167,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Port Allen?

The median household income in Port Allen is $59,380 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Port Allen, LA?

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

Is Port Allen, LA affordable?

Yes, Port Allen is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 65 — about 35% below the US national average of 100.

Port Allen at a Glance

Population: 4,928
Median Income: $59,380
Home Value: $167,700
Median Rent: $1,046/mo
Unemployment: 4.6%
Sales Tax: 9.5%

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