Cost of Living in Scott, LA
Population 8,348 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Scott 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. At 6.4%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.
Located 5 miles northwest of Lafayette, Scott falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 38% lower than Lafayette's $251,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Scott
The median home value in Scott is $155,700 — 49% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,002/month, 24% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $54,220/year is 27% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.4%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 78.8°F and lows of 60.0°F. Overall, Scott has a cost of living index of 61 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 39% less expensive.
Scott 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:
🏠 Housing
HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom
💰 Estimated Monthly Budget
Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.
🛒 Food & Groceries
National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.
🚗 Transportation
Commute Mode
⚡ Utilities
📋 Taxes
💼 Income & Employment
🎓 Education
👥 Demographics
🌤 Climate
NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 62 | 66 | 73 | 79 | 86 | 90 | 92 | 92 | 89 | 81 | 72 | 64 |
| Low °F | 44 | 47 | 53 | 59 | 67 | 73 | 75 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 50 | 45 |
| Precip" | 5.92 | 4.07 | 3.72 | 4.91 | 5.44 | 7.09 | 6.27 | 6.26 | 5.02 | 4.76 | 4.39 | 4.96 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Scott, LA?
Scott has a cost index of 61 (100 = national average). It is 39% below the national average.
What is average rent in Scott, LA?
The median gross rent in Scott is $1,002 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Scott?
The median home value in Scott is $155,700 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Scott?
The median household income in Scott is $54,220 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Scott, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Scott is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Scott, LA affordable?
Yes, Scott is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 61 — about 39% below the US national average of 100.
What is the weather like in Scott?
Scott has average high temperatures of 78.8°F and average lows of 60.0°F. Annual precipitation is 62.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Scott at a Glance
- Population
- 8,348
- Median Income
- $54,220
- Home Value
- $155,700
- Median Rent
- $1,002/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.4%
- Avg High Temp
- 78.8°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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