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Living in Jean Lafitte, LA
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Overall Match5.9 / 10
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Jean Lafitte at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,266
Median Household Income$64,452
Median Home Value$205,200
Median Gross Rent$941
Median Age35.1
Average Household Size3.1
Unemployment16.1%
Work From Home2.2%
Homeownership85.0%
Housing Vacancy16.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Jean Lafitte is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is elevated enough that job location and industry-specific opportunities deserve closer review.
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$205,200
Median Gross Rent$941
Homeownership85.0%
Housing Vacancy16.3%
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 Jean Lafitte, LA
Median Household Income$64,452
Unemployment16.1%
Work From Home2.2%
The reported unemployment rate is elevated enough to warrant a closer look at current local employment conditions.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Jean Lafitte and how households are structured
Population2,266
Median Age35.1
Average Household Size3.1
Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Jean Lafitte point to hot summers, cool winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High89.9°F
Average Winter Low43.0°F
Annual Rainfall66.1 in.
Annual Snowfall0.0 in.
Seasonal Life in Jean Lafitte
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 is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
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.
Jean Lafitte is located in Jefferson Parish County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Jefferson Parish.
County Intelligence
Jean Lafitte & Jefferson Parish
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Jean Lafitte is located in Jefferson 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 Jean Lafitte.
Current NarrowTheList data for Jean Lafitte shows a population of about 2,266. 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
Jefferson 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 Jean Lafitte.
For someone considering a move to Jean Lafitte, the available data currently points to 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.