Cost of Living in Schriever, LA

Population 6,052 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

63
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Schriever 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.

Schriever is about 45 miles west of Metairie, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 43% lower than Metairie's $309,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 58
Rent 71

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

About the Cost of Living in Schriever

The median home value in Schriever is $176,200 — 42% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $932/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,950/year is 21% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.9%, 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, Schriever has a cost of living index of 63 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 37% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$176,200
42% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$92,554
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$932/mo
29% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
15.8x
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 71.2%
Renter-occupied 28.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$932
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,546/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
30.5 min
13% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
81.7%
Carpooled
11.3%
Walked
0.8%
Work from home
5.1%

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
$58,950
21% below avg
Per Capita Income
$33,158
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
22% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Labor Force Participation
65.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 11.2%
Graduate degree 9.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.1
Male median age 34.6
Female median age 33.3

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
67%
Good air days/yr
176
Max AQI recorded
115
PM2.5 days
0
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Schriever, LA?

Schriever has a cost index of 63 (100 = national average). It is 37% below the national average.

What is average rent in Schriever, LA?

The median gross rent in Schriever is $932 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Schriever?

The median home value in Schriever is $176,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Schriever?

The median household income in Schriever is $58,950 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Schriever, LA?

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

Is Schriever, LA affordable?

Yes, Schriever is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 63 — about 37% below the US national average of 100.

Schriever at a Glance

Population
6,052
Median Income
$58,950
Home Value
$176,200
Median Rent
$932/mo
Unemployment
5.9%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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