Best places to retire in Louisiana
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April 10, 2021
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Best places to retire in Louisiana
For many people, retirement is the reward after decades of working and raising a family. After all that anticipation, deciding where to spend that precious time can be a tough decision, so Stacker looked to data and rankings from Niche to compile a list of the best places to retire in Louisiana. Niche ranks places to retire based on a variety of factors including cost of living, health care, recreation, and weather. Listings and images are from realtor.com.
Many retirees seek out easy access to indoor and outdoor recreation, from walking trails and water access to museums and theaters. Many desirable retirement destinations also have good proximity to major cities, ripe with arts, culture, and health care resources. But those choice locations carry the key drawback of a high cost of living, often due to pricey housing costs, that will not suit retirees often on fixed incomes. Low crime rates make a difference, as well.
Keep reading to discover the best places to retire in Louisiana.
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#25. Port Allen
- Population: 4,958
- Median home value: $135,100 (64% own)
- Median rent: $934 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $55,426
- Pictured: 4810 S River Rd, Port Allen ($737,000, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $135,100 (64% own)
- Median rent: $934 (36% rent)
- Median household income: $55,426
- Pictured: 4810 S River Rd, Port Allen ($737,000, 6 bedrooms)
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#24. Lafayette
- Population: 126,666
- Median home value: $195,400 (57% own)
- Median rent: $890 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $51,264
- Pictured: 105 Waterside Dr, Lafayette ($4.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $195,400 (57% own)
- Median rent: $890 (43% rent)
- Median household income: $51,264
- Pictured: 105 Waterside Dr, Lafayette ($4.7 million, 3 bedrooms)
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#23. DeQuincy
- Population: 3,143
- Median home value: $121,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $597 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $52,279
- Pictured: 4023 Sandy Ln, Dequincy ($300,000, 2 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $121,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $597 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $52,279
- Pictured: 4023 Sandy Ln, Dequincy ($300,000, 2 bedrooms)
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#22. Sulphur
- Population: 20,113
- Median home value: $141,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $850 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $53,287
- Pictured: 3623 Highway 108 Hwy, Sulphur ($3.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $141,700 (68% own)
- Median rent: $850 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $53,287
- Pictured: 3623 Highway 108 Hwy, Sulphur ($3.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#21. Denham Springs
- Population: 9,937
- Median home value: $161,600 (60% own)
- Median rent: $853 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $53,435
- Pictured: 23999 Ferry Landing Dr, Denham Springs ($1.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $161,600 (60% own)
- Median rent: $853 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $53,435
- Pictured: 23999 Ferry Landing Dr, Denham Springs ($1.3 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#20. Carlyss
- Population: 5,248
- Median home value: $107,000 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,109 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $49,619
- Pictured: 2143 Madewood St, Carlyss ($399,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $107,000 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,109 (26% rent)
- Median household income: $49,619
- Pictured: 2143 Madewood St, Carlyss ($399,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#19. Abita Springs
- Population: 2,532
- Median home value: $198,900 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,121 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $62,143
- Pictured: 569 Northwoods Dr, Abita Springs ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $198,900 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,121 (14% rent)
- Median household income: $62,143
- Pictured: 569 Northwoods Dr, Abita Springs ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#18. Shenandoah
- Population: 20,252
- Median home value: $261,900 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,104 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $92,432
- Pictured: 6557 Muir St, Baton Rouge ($609,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $261,900 (79% own)
- Median rent: $1,104 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $92,432
- Pictured: 6557 Muir St, Baton Rouge ($609,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#17. DeRidder
- Population: 10,861
- Median home value: $144,500 (60% own)
- Median rent: $737 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $45,536
- Pictured: 1011 S Texas St, Deridder ($649,000, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $144,500 (60% own)
- Median rent: $737 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $45,536
- Pictured: 1011 S Texas St, Deridder ($649,000, 5 bedrooms)
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#16. Bayou Country Club
- Population: 1,146
- Median home value: $240,000 (93% own)
- Median rent: No data available (7% rent)
- Median household income: $88,578
- Pictured: 645 Fairway Dr, Thibodaux ($340,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $240,000 (93% own)
- Median rent: No data available (7% rent)
- Median household income: $88,578
- Pictured: 645 Fairway Dr, Thibodaux ($340,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#15. Springhill
- Population: 4,943
- Median home value: $62,900 (54% own)
- Median rent: $647 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $20,690
- Pictured: 1102 Coyle St, Springhill ($168,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $62,900 (54% own)
- Median rent: $647 (46% rent)
- Median household income: $20,690
- Pictured: 1102 Coyle St, Springhill ($168,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#14. Rosepine
- Population: 1,846
- Median home value: $132,400 (42% own)
- Median rent: $814 (58% rent)
- Median household income: $47,523
- Pictured: 1011 Sherry Ln, Deridder ($218,000, 3 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $132,400 (42% own)
- Median rent: $814 (58% rent)
- Median household income: $47,523
- Pictured: 1011 Sherry Ln, Deridder ($218,000, 3 bedrooms)
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#13. Mandeville
- Population: 12,448
- Median home value: $288,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,133 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $72,989
- Pictured: 85 Cardinal Ln, Mandeville ($4.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $288,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,133 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $72,989
- Pictured: 85 Cardinal Ln, Mandeville ($4.3 million, 7 bedrooms)
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#12. Covington
- Population: 10,372
- Median home value: $232,900 (69% own)
- Median rent: $959 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $71,548
- Pictured: 17320 Blackwell Rd, Covington ($6.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $232,900 (69% own)
- Median rent: $959 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $71,548
- Pictured: 17320 Blackwell Rd, Covington ($6.5 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#11. Village St. George
- Population: 7,334
- Median home value: $231,600 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,294 (20% rent)
- Median household income: $88,324
- Pictured: 14747 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge ($2.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $231,600 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,294 (20% rent)
- Median household income: $88,324
- Pictured: 14747 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge ($2.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#10. Maurice
- Population: 1,711
- Median home value: $210,100 (73% own)
- Median rent: $902 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $67,143
- Pictured: 5511 Woodlawn Rd, Maurice ($899,000, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $210,100 (73% own)
- Median rent: $902 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $67,143
- Pictured: 5511 Woodlawn Rd, Maurice ($899,000, 4 bedrooms)
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#9. Elmwood
- Population: 5,698
- Median home value: $209,800 (16% own)
- Median rent: $1,226 (84% rent)
- Median household income: $57,396
- Pictured: 632 Ferriday Ct, Harahan ($749,750, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $209,800 (16% own)
- Median rent: $1,226 (84% rent)
- Median household income: $57,396
- Pictured: 632 Ferriday Ct, Harahan ($749,750, 4 bedrooms)
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#8. Harahan
- Population: 9,304
- Median home value: $240,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,063 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $66,741
- Pictured: 632 Ferriday Ct, Harahan ($749,750, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $240,300 (77% own)
- Median rent: $1,063 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $66,741
- Pictured: 632 Ferriday Ct, Harahan ($749,750, 4 bedrooms)
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#7. River Ridge
- Population: 13,337
- Median home value: $265,300 (72% own)
- Median rent: $927 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $69,929
- Pictured: 310 Southern Rd, River Ridge ($998,000, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $265,300 (72% own)
- Median rent: $927 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $69,929
- Pictured: 310 Southern Rd, River Ridge ($998,000, 6 bedrooms)
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#6. Jefferson
- Population: 10,501
- Median home value: $185,600 (51% own)
- Median rent: $919 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $50,972
- Pictured: 15 Magnolia Pl, Jefferson ($694,800, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $185,600 (51% own)
- Median rent: $919 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $50,972
- Pictured: 15 Magnolia Pl, Jefferson ($694,800, 4 bedrooms)
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#5. Eden Isle
- Population: 7,365
- Median home value: $293,300 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,138 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $76,606
- Pictured: 238 Solomon Dr, Slidell ($2.4 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $293,300 (73% own)
- Median rent: $1,138 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $76,606
- Pictured: 238 Solomon Dr, Slidell ($2.4 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#4. Inniswold
- Population: 5,963
- Median home value: $270,600 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,075 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $92,843
- Pictured: 4405 Bluebonnet Rd, Baton Rouge ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $270,600 (67% own)
- Median rent: $1,075 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $92,843
- Pictured: 4405 Bluebonnet Rd, Baton Rouge ($1.2 million, 4 bedrooms)
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#3. Metairie
- Population: 142,135
- Median home value: $236,900 (61% own)
- Median rent: $952 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $59,346
- Pictured: 201 Northline St, Metairie ($16.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $236,900 (61% own)
- Median rent: $952 (39% rent)
- Median household income: $59,346
- Pictured: 201 Northline St, Metairie ($16.9 million, 6 bedrooms)
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#2. Oak Hills Place
- Population: 8,326
- Median home value: $340,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,281 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $85,959
- Pictured: 11001 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge ($14.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $340,000 (72% own)
- Median rent: $1,281 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $85,959
- Pictured: 11001 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge ($14.0 million, 5 bedrooms)
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#1. Westminster
- Population: 2,760
- Median home value: $256,700 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,519 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $88,778
- Pictured: 4874 Bricklin Dr, Baton Rouge ($1.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
- Median home value: $256,700 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,519 (29% rent)
- Median household income: $88,778
- Pictured: 4874 Bricklin Dr, Baton Rouge ($1.2 million, 5 bedrooms)
