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Golden Meadow, LA


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Golden Meadow, Louisiana

Golden Meadow, Louisiana, in Lafourche county, is 41 miles S of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is located in the Houma metropolitan area. Golden Meadow has a population of 2,193.

The People and Families of Golden Meadow

In Golden Meadow, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Golden Meadow had a median family income of $36,944.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Golden Meadow Housing

Owners occupy 79% of the housing units in Golden Meadow. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Golden Meadow, 88% of commuters drive to work. Golden Meadow is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyGolden Meadow Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Golden Meadow Affordability of Rents
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Golden Meadow Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Golden Meadow, LA

Comparing Golden Meadow 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 Old74
Male Share of the Population78
Senior Citizens57
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population37
Well-Paid Single Men26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size88
Portion of People Married89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income48
People in Middle Class or Better48
People Above Poverty38
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Public Transportation Use77
Working at Home47
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes107
Affordability of Rents97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals65
Housing Recently Built51
People Living Alone32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime68
Low Violent Crime26
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