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St. Gabriel, Louisiana

Introduction to St.Gabriel, Louisiana

St. Gabriel, Louisiana, in Iberville county, is 12 miles S of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and 64 miles W ofNew Orleans, Louisiana. About 5,514 people live in St. Gabriel.

St.Gabriel History

The city of St. Gabriel is located in Iberville Parish, Louisiana. The city is part of the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Statistical Area. St. Gabriel was incorporated as a town in 1994 and gained recognition as a city in 2001. The city was founded by the Acadians after they were expelled from Nova Scotia in the mid 1700s.

St.Gabriel and nearby Attractions

  • Tickfaw State Park
  • Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
  • Magnolia Mound Plantation
  • Louisiana Naval War Memorial
  • Center for Political & Governmental History
  • Louisiana Art & Science Museum

Things To Do In St.Gabriel

Tourists can visit the Tickfaw State Park, which offers facilities for camping, swimming and picnicking. The Louisiana Art and Science Museum is another popular local spot. The Magnolia Mound Plantation is a historical site where tourists can visit to know more about the history of the city.

St.Gabriel Transportation

Air transport is available from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

St.Gabriel Higher Education

Higher education can be pursued at Louisiana State University, Louisiana Technical College and Nicholls State University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySt Gabriel Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophySt Gabriel Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%St Gabriel Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of St. Gabriel, LA

Comparing St Gabriel 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity76
Well-Paid Single Men410
Age of the Population33
Senior Citizens11
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better16
People Above Poverty16
Median Family Income15
College Educated Adults12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use57
Walking and Biking to Work35
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Affordability of Rents108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Housing Recently Built89
People Living Alone66
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime67
Low Violent Crime24
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