Living in Gilliam, LA

Explore Gilliam and see how it fits the life you want to build.

117 Population Caddo Parish County Village Place Type Louisiana State
Overall Match8.1 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Gilliam at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population117
Median Household Income$93,750
Median Home Value$142,000
Median Age56.8
Average Household Size2.3
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home14.8%
Homeownership98.1%
Housing Vacancy7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Gilliam 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.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Gilliam Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Gilliam 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 Value5.0 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment3.1 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability4.2 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly3.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength4.5 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Gilliam

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$142,000
Homeownership98.1%
Housing Vacancy7.1%
Housing Value10.0/10
Housing Stability8.4/10

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 Gilliam, LA

Median Household Income$93,750
Unemployment6.9%
Work From Home14.8%
Employment6.2/10
Remote Work Friendly7.0/10
Income Strength9.0/10

The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions. A meaningful share of employed residents work from home.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Gilliam and how households are structured

Population117
Median Age56.8
Average Household Size2.3

Gilliam 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 Gilliam

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Gilliam point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.

Average Summer High93.8°F
Average Winter Low35.3°F
Annual Rainfall51.2 in.
Annual Snowfall0.5 in.

Seasonal Life in Gilliam

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 marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Winter is generally cool with limited snowfall. Heating needs still matter, but snow-related disruption should be less central than in colder markets.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Gilliam is located in Caddo Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Caddo Parish.

County Intelligence

Gilliam & Caddo Parish

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Gilliam is located in Caddo 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 Gilliam.

Current NarrowTheList data for Gilliam shows a population of about 117. 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 Caddo 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 Gilliam.

For someone considering a move to Gilliam, the available data currently points to comparatively attainable ownership costs relative to local income. 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.