Best suburbs to live in Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 2,364
- Population: 2,386
- Median household income: $70,471
- Median home value: $177,600 (69% own)
- Median rent: $780 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Legacy Elementary School (grade A), Benton Intermediate School (grade A), Benton Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Loyola College Preparatory High School (grade A), Providence Classical Academy (grade A), St. John Berchmans Cathedral School (grade unavailable)
- Population: 2,386
- Median household income: $70,471
- Median home value: $177,600 (69% own)
- Median rent: $780 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Legacy Elementary School (grade A), Benton Intermediate School (grade A), Benton Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Loyola College Preparatory High School (grade A), Providence Classical Academy (grade A), St. John Berchmans Cathedral School (grade unavailable)
#20. Benton, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 2,354
- Population: 6,779
- Median household income: $101,450
- Median home value: $233,700 (83% own)
- Median rent: $890 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), St. John High School (grade C)
- Population: 6,779
- Median household income: $101,450
- Median home value: $233,700 (83% own)
- Median rent: $890 (17% rent)
- Top public schools: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), St. John High School (grade C)
#19. Addis, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 2,322
- Population: 9,393
- Median household income: $85,625
- Median home value: $176,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,064 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Tanglewood Elementary School (grade A), University Laboratory School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Population: 9,393
- Median household income: $85,625
- Median home value: $176,500 (71% own)
- Median rent: $1,064 (29% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Tanglewood Elementary School (grade A), University Laboratory School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
#18. Denham Springs, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 2,091
- Population: 7,469
- Median household income: $61,920
- Median home value: $186,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $796 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Belle Chasse Academy (grade A+), Albert Cammon Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+), St. Martin's Episcopal School (grade A)
- Population: 7,469
- Median household income: $61,920
- Median home value: $186,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $796 (23% rent)
- Top public schools: Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Belle Chasse Academy (grade A+), Albert Cammon Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+), St. Martin's Episcopal School (grade A)
#17. St. Rose, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 2,089
- Population: 2,585
- Median household income: $105,363
- Median home value: $260,600 (89% own)
- Median rent: $850 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy (grade B)
- Population: 2,585
- Median household income: $105,363
- Median home value: $260,600 (89% own)
- Median rent: $850 (11% rent)
- Top public schools: University Laboratory School (grade A), Brusly High School (grade B+), Brusly Upper Elementary School (grade B+)
- Top private schools: St. Joseph's Academy (grade A), Catholic High School (grade A), Jehovah-Jireh Christian Academy (grade B)
#16. Brusly, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 2,031
- Population: 9,043
- Median household income: $75,099
- Median home value: $284,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,033 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (grade A+), Belle Chasse Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Isidore Newman School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 9,043
- Median household income: $75,099
- Median home value: $284,900 (80% own)
- Median rent: $1,033 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (grade A+), Belle Chasse Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Isidore Newman School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+)
#15. Harahan, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 2,026
- Population: 981
- Median household income: $108,281
- Median home value: $383,200 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,188 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School (grade A minus), Mandeville High School (grade A minus), Madisonville Junior High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A), Christ Episcopal School (grade A minus), Northlake Christian School (grade A minus)
- Population: 981
- Median household income: $108,281
- Median home value: $383,200 (90% own)
- Median rent: $1,188 (10% rent)
- Top public schools: Joseph B. Lancaster Elementary School (grade A minus), Mandeville High School (grade A minus), Madisonville Junior High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A), Christ Episcopal School (grade A minus), Northlake Christian School (grade A minus)
#14. Madisonville, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,859
- Population: 13,322
- Median household income: $94,912
- Median home value: $279,500 (80% own)
- Median rent: $994 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Early College Academy (grade A), Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (grade A minus), Ernest Gallet Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Acadiana (grade A+), Ascension Episcopal School (grade A), St. Thomas More Catholic High School (grade A minus)
- Population: 13,322
- Median household income: $94,912
- Median home value: $279,500 (80% own)
- Median rent: $994 (20% rent)
- Top public schools: Early College Academy (grade A), Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (grade A minus), Ernest Gallet Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Acadiana (grade A+), Ascension Episcopal School (grade A), St. Thomas More Catholic High School (grade A minus)
#13. Broussard, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,857
- Population: 140,046
- Median household income: $72,070
- Median home value: $289,800 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,120 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Benjamin Franklin High School (grade A+), Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Isidore Newman School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 140,046
- Median household income: $72,070
- Median home value: $289,800 (63% own)
- Median rent: $1,120 (37% rent)
- Top public schools: Benjamin Franklin High School (grade A+), Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Isidore Newman School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+)
#12. Metairie, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,775
- Population: 8,919
- Median household income: $96,971
- Median home value: $245,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,361 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Population: 8,919
- Median household income: $96,971
- Median home value: $245,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,361 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
#11. Village St. George, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,732
- Population: 13,362
- Median household income: $81,470
- Median home value: $300,000 (73% own)
- Median rent: $981 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (grade A+), Belle Chasse Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Isidore Newman School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+)
- Population: 13,362
- Median household income: $81,470
- Median home value: $300,000 (73% own)
- Median rent: $981 (27% rent)
- Top public schools: Haynes Academy School for Advanced Studies (grade A+), Patrick F. Taylor Science & Technology Academy (grade A+), Belle Chasse Academy (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Metairie Park Country Day School (grade A+), Isidore Newman School (grade A+), Mount Carmel Academy (grade A+)
#10. River Ridge, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,640
- Population: 8,813
- Median household income: $91,523
- Median home value: $402,100 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,178 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Population: 8,813
- Median household income: $91,523
- Median home value: $402,100 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,178 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
#9. Oak Hills Place, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,623
- Population: 13,194
- Median household income: $84,886
- Median home value: $367,100 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,225 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Mandeville Junior High School (grade A), L.P. Monteleone Junior High School (grade A), Magnolia Trace Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A), Christ Episcopal School (grade A minus), Northlake Christian School (grade A minus)
- Population: 13,194
- Median household income: $84,886
- Median home value: $367,100 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,225 (31% rent)
- Top public schools: Mandeville Junior High School (grade A), L.P. Monteleone Junior High School (grade A), Magnolia Trace Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A), Christ Episcopal School (grade A minus), Northlake Christian School (grade A minus)
#8. Mandeville, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,507
- Population: 8,162
- Median household income: $88,137
- Median home value: $205,000 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,220 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Population: 8,162
- Median household income: $88,137
- Median home value: $205,000 (75% own)
- Median rent: $1,220 (25% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
#7. Old Jefferson, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,356
- Population: 18,561
- Median household income: $103,130
- Median home value: $297,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,169 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Population: 18,561
- Median household income: $103,130
- Median home value: $297,000 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,169 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
#6. Shenandoah, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,245
- Population: 15,990
- Median household income: $111,619
- Median home value: $249,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,324 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Early College Academy (grade A), Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (grade A minus), Ernest Gallet Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Acadiana (grade A+), Ascension Episcopal School (grade A), St. Thomas More Catholic High School (grade A minus)
- Population: 15,990
- Median household income: $111,619
- Median home value: $249,700 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,324 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Early College Academy (grade A), Acadiana Renaissance Charter Academy (grade A minus), Ernest Gallet Elementary School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Acadiana (grade A+), Ascension Episcopal School (grade A), St. Thomas More Catholic High School (grade A minus)
#5. Youngsville, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,223
- Population: 2,639
- Median household income: $80,212
- Median home value: $236,700 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,119 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Abita Springs Elementary School (grade A minus), Fontainebleau Junior High School (grade A minus), Abita Springs Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A), Christ Episcopal School (grade A minus), Northlake Christian School (grade A minus)
- Population: 2,639
- Median household income: $80,212
- Median home value: $236,700 (84% own)
- Median rent: $1,119 (16% rent)
- Top public schools: Abita Springs Elementary School (grade A minus), Fontainebleau Junior High School (grade A minus), Abita Springs Middle School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: St. Paul's School (grade A), Christ Episcopal School (grade A minus), Northlake Christian School (grade A minus)
#4. Abita Springs, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,208
- Population: 12,057
- Median household income: $103,073
- Median home value: $297,500 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,165 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: New Sarpy Elementary School (grade A), Harry M. Hurst Middle School (grade A), Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Martin's Episcopal School (grade A), Crescent City Christian School (grade A minus), Archbishop Chapelle High School (grade A minus)
- Population: 12,057
- Median household income: $103,073
- Median home value: $297,500 (81% own)
- Median rent: $1,165 (19% rent)
- Top public schools: New Sarpy Elementary School (grade A), Harry M. Hurst Middle School (grade A), Ethel Schoeffner Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Martin's Episcopal School (grade A), Crescent City Christian School (grade A minus), Archbishop Chapelle High School (grade A minus)
#3. Destrehan, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,133
- Population: 6,236
- Median household income: $107,827
- Median home value: $318,000 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,316 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Population: 6,236
- Median household income: $107,827
- Median home value: $318,000 (65% own)
- Median rent: $1,316 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
#2. Inniswold, Louisiana
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- Overall Rank: 1,098
- Population: 34,215
- Median household income: $111,927
- Median home value: $292,100 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,204 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
- Population: 34,215
- Median household income: $111,927
- Median home value: $292,100 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,204 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Baton Rouge Magnet High School (grade A+), Bluff Middle School (grade A), Bullion Primary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Episcopal School of Baton Rouge (grade A+), The Dunham School (grade A), St. Joseph's Academy (grade A)
This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.
#1. Prairieville, Louisiana
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