Cost of Living in Youngsville, LA
Population 16,664 · Louisiana · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Under 25,000 residents gives Youngsville a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $263,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.
Located 8 miles south of Lafayette, Youngsville falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Housing prices track closely with Lafayette's $251,000 median.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Youngsville
The median home value in Youngsville is $263,200 — 14% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,318/month, equal to than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $113,164/year is 52% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, 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%. The climate averages highs of 77.4°F and lows of 58.2°F. Overall, Youngsville has a cost of living index of 92 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 8% less expensive.
🏠 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 | 65 | 72 | 77 | 84 | 89 | 90 | 90 | 87 | 80 | 70 | 64 |
| Low °F | 43 | 47 | 52 | 57 | 65 | 71 | 73 | 73 | 68 | 58 | 48 | 44 |
| Precip" | 5.63 | 4.38 | 3.93 | 5.28 | 5.45 | 8.06 | 6.56 | 6.92 | 5.85 | 5.10 | 4.46 | 5.17 |
💨 Air Quality
EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Youngsville, LA?
Youngsville has a cost index of 92 (100 = national average). It is 8% below the national average.
What is average rent in Youngsville, LA?
The median gross rent in Youngsville is $1,318 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Youngsville?
The median home value in Youngsville is $263,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Youngsville?
The median household income in Youngsville is $113,164 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Youngsville, LA?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Youngsville is 9.5%. The Louisiana state income tax top rate is 4.3%.
Is Youngsville, LA affordable?
Youngsville is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 92 (100 = US average).
What is the weather like in Youngsville?
Youngsville has average high temperatures of 77.4°F and average lows of 58.2°F. Annual precipitation is 66.8". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.
Youngsville at a Glance
- Population
- 16,664
- Median Income
- $113,164
- Home Value
- $263,200
- Median Rent
- $1,318/mo
- Unemployment
- 2.5%
- Avg High Temp
- 77.4°F
- Sales Tax
- 9.5%
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