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French Settlement, LA


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French Settlement, Louisiana

French Settlement, Louisiana, in Livingston county, is 21 miles SE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 49 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. Part of the surrounding Baton Rouge metro area, the village is not an isolated village. French Settlement is home to some 945 residents.

The People and Families of French Settlement

In French Settlement, about 67% of adults are married. A large portion of people in French Settlement are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, French Settlement had a median family income of $41,518. More so than most places, the people in French Settlement generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in French Settlement are poor than in most places in Louisiana.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($2,000) among 2004 Presidential candidates in French Settlement. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

French Settlement Housing

According to the 2000 census, 86% of the housing in French Settlement was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in French Settlement have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In French Settlement, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

French Settlement strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Louisiana):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyFrench Settlement Low Rate of Poverty
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyFrench Settlement Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Property Crime
(vs. State)
Top 7%French Settlement Low Property Crime
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 7%French Settlement People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 15%French Settlement Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of French Settlement, LA

Comparing French Settlement to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population79
Age of the Population58
Female Share of the Population42
Racial Diversity41
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better710
Median Family Income69
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Short Commute Times11
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes101
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents63
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime810
Low Violent Crime26
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