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Pearl River, Louisiana, in St Tammany county, is 35 miles NE of New Orleans, Louisiana. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the New Orleans metropolitan area. Pearl River contains a population of approximately 1,839.
In Pearl River, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Pearl River had a median family income of $40,647. The typical family in Pearl River is better off than most in Louisiana. The town has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Pearl River.
Political donors in Pearl River favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $500. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.
Pearl River has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Taxes on residences are higher here than most places in Louisiana, which may reflect a commitment to education in the town.
In Pearl River, 95% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Pearl River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Louisiana (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Women | |  |
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| College Educated Adults | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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