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Living in Delcambre, LA
Explore Delcambre and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.2 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Delcambre at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,552
Median Household Income$59,038
Median Home Value$128,000
Median Gross Rent$815
Median Age35.1
Average Household Size3.1
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home4.9%
Homeownership71.4%
Housing Vacancy11.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Delcambre is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Home values are relatively modest compared with local household income, giving the area a comparatively favorable ownership-affordability signal. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Delcambre Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Delcambre and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
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Housing & Cost of Living in Delcambre
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$128,000
Median Gross Rent$815
Homeownership71.4%
Housing Vacancy11.6%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. A large majority of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Delcambre, LA
Median Household Income$59,038
Unemployment7.0%
Work From Home4.9%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Delcambre and how households are structured
Population2,552
Median Age35.1
Average Household Size3.1
Delcambre is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Delcambre
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Delcambre point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.5°F
Average Winter Low43.1°F
Annual Rainfall65.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Delcambre
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Delcambre & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Delcambre spans Iberia Parish and Vermilion Parish counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Delcambre especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Delcambre shows a population of about 2,552. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Iberia Parish and Vermilion Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Delcambre with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
For someone considering a move to Delcambre, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income and employment conditions that make job-specific research important. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.