Cost of Living in Village St. George, LA

Population 8,880 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023

92
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 Village St. George a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $249,000.

Village St. George sits roughly 7 miles southeast of Baton Rouge — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 11% higher than Baton Rouge's $225,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 82
Rent 108

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

About the Cost of Living in Village St. George

The median home value in Village St. George is $248,600 — 18% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,416/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $94,191/year is 26% 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, Village St. George has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$248,600
18% below avg
Median Rent
$1,416/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.6x
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 73.7%
Renter-occupied 26.3%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,416
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,030/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
28.2 min
4% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.0%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.1%
Carpooled
8.0%
Work from home
12.0%

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
$94,191
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,956
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
32% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.9%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 27.1%
Graduate degree 15.2%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.8
Male median age 36.3
Female median age 38.1

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
40.8%
Good air days/yr
147
Max AQI recorded
258
PM2.5 days
107
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Village St. George, LA?

Village St. George has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.

What is average rent in Village St. George, LA?

The median gross rent in Village St. George is $1,416 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Village St. George?

The median home value in Village St. George is $248,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Village St. George?

The median household income in Village St. George is $94,191 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Village St. George, LA?

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

Is Village St. George, LA affordable?

Village St. George is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).

Village St. George at a Glance

Population
8,880
Median Income
$94,191
Home Value
$248,600
Median Rent
$1,416/mo
Unemployment
3.3%
Sales Tax
9.5%
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