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Leonville, LA


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Leonville, Louisiana

Leonville, Louisiana, in St Landry county, is 17 miles N of Lafayette, Louisiana (center to center) and 119 miles W of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town is conveniently located inside the Lafayette metropolitan area. There are an estimated 1,007 people in Leonville.

The People and Families of Leonville

In Leonville, about 61% of adults are married. Many folks in Leonville are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the town, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Leonville had a median family income of $30,673.

Leonville Housing

Approximately 80% of housing in Leonville is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Leonville, 94% of commuters drive to work. One way to meet people in Leonville is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyLeonville Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Leonville Affordability of Rents
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Leonville Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Leonville Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Leonville, LA

Comparing Leonville 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
Racial Diversity96
Male Share of the Population79
Age of the Population59
Female Share of the Population42
Children Under 5 Years Old42
Senior Citizens34
Well-Paid Single Men13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty38
Median Family Income25
People in Middle Class or Better14
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Working at Home46
Short Commute Times22
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes102
Affordability of Rents98
Housing Recently Built88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals32
People Living Alone21
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