Reserve, LA

Reserve, Louisiana

Reserve is part of the New Orleans metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 9,111 people people live in Reserve.

The People and Families of Reserve

In Reserve, about 48% of adults are married. Reserve has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the town spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Approximately 56% of Reserve is non-white. In Reserve you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Reserve had a median family income of $40,191. Overall, families in Reserve are likely to be financially secure.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($6,000) in Reserve than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Reserve Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Reserve, about 80% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average property tax bill in the town is higher than that of most other communities in Louisiana.

Commuting

In Reserve, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 11%

Comparative Profile of Reserve, LA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Reserve Almanac

Reserve Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Reserve Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Reserve residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Reserve, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Reserve High Schools (2004)

EAST ST. JOHN HIGH SCHOOL
100 AIRLINE HIGHWAY
985-536-4226
A Title I school.
Serves 1,338 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Reserve Colleges

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Louisiana Technical College - River Parishes Campus

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