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Living in Gardere, LA
Explore Gardere and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.4 / 10
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Gardere at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population12,223
Median Household Income$55,409
Median Home Value$243,300
Median Gross Rent$1,157
Median Age25.8
Average Household Size2.6
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home10.3%
Homeownership43.0%
Housing Vacancy17.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Gardere is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Gardere 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
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Gardere
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$243,300
Median Gross Rent$1,157
Homeownership43.0%
Housing Vacancy17.5%
Home values are moderately high relative to local household income, making neighborhood-level price differences important for buyers. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Gardere, LA
Median Household Income$55,409
Unemployment4.9%
Work From Home10.3%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Gardere and how households are structured
Population12,223
Median Age25.8
Average Household Size2.6
Gardere 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 Gardere
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Gardere point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High90.6°F
Average Winter Low40.2°F
Annual Rainfall60.5 in.
Annual Snowfall0.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Gardere
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.
Gardere is located in East Baton Rouge Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. East Baton Rouge Parish.
County Intelligence
Gardere & East Baton Rouge Parish
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Gardere is located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Gardere.
Current NarrowTheList data for Gardere shows a population of about 12,223. 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
East Baton Rouge Parish
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Gardere.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.