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Tangipahoa, Louisiana

Tangipahoa, Louisiana, in Tangipahoa county, is 46 miles NE of Baton Rouge, Louisiana (center to center) and 68 miles NW of New Orleans, Louisiana. The village has a population of 747.

The People and Families of Tangipahoa

In Tangipahoa, about 28% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Tangipahoa, with the many large families there. The village is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the village is full of young ones. Tangipahoa has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the village features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tangipahoa had a median family income of $14,226. Home offices are common in Tangipahoa.

Tangipahoa Housing

In Tangipahoa, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. And yes, you can rent a place in the village without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i Tangipahoa.

Commuting

In Tangipahoa, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyTangipahoa Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Tangipahoa Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Tangipahoa, LA

Comparing Tangipahoa 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 Old1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity61
Senior Citizens11
Male Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
College Educated Adults11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use65
Short Commute Times11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Affordability of Rents109
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals54
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
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