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Belle Chasse.
Belle Chasse is an unincorporated community in Plaquemines Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse is a community of 11,046 people in Louisiana. The median household income is $115,012, median rent runs about $1,485 per month, and median home values are around $410,000. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Belle Chasse at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
93.9%
of households
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Belle Chasse: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Belle Chasse, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (22.7%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
14.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
34.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.2%
of households
Married Couples
67.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 40% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Belle Chasse
In Belle Chasse, rent runs 40% above the LA average, and home values are 89% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,826
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
79.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1989
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $336,390 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Belle Chasse and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Plaquemines Parish, which includes Belle Chasse, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Belle Chasse: Plaquemines Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Plaquemines Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Belle Chasse Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area
Commute26.4 min avg
How Belle Chasse residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Belle Chasse, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Medium hub6.2M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 11% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Belle Chasse, runs 11% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
293.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
600.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 6 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
72.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Plaquemines County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Plaquemines Parish, which includes Belle Chasse, the most common type is excessive heat, with 6 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | Excessive Heat | $310,000 |
| 2024 | 5 | Storm Surge/Tide | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 29 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 3 | Hail | None reported |
| 2021 | 7 | Storm Surge/Tide | $550.0M |
| 2020 | 8 | Storm Surge/Tide | $20.0M |
| 2019 | 4 | Hail | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Heavy Rain | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Plaquemines Parish, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Orleans Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Belle Chasse) is typically good — 259 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
259
per year
Moderate Days
106
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Orleans Parish, LA (14 mi away)
Climate89°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Belle Chasse has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/60°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
64°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
64
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
11
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 43°F | 5.07" |
| Feb | 66°F | 46°F | 3.93" |
| Mar | 71°F | 52°F | 4.60" |
| Apr | 77°F | 58°F | 5.18" |
| May | 84°F | 65°F | 5.36" |
| Jun | 89°F | 71°F | 6.86" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 8.05" |
| Aug | 90°F | 73°F | 6.08" |
| Sep | 87°F | 70°F | 6.75" |
| Oct | 80°F | 60°F | 3.60" |
| Nov | 71°F | 49°F | 3.86" |
| Dec | 64°F | 45°F | 4.46" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Belle Chasse
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Belle Chasse's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
West Jefferson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.7 mi away · Marrero
St Bernard Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Chalmette
St Charles Surgical Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 7.7 mi away · New Orleans
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 29.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
29.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Belle Chasse (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
9.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 4,638 students · in-state tuition $9,472 · 46% graduate · median earnings $53,518 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,812 students · in-state tuition $51,664 · 66% graduate · median earnings $59,326 (10 yrs after entry)
Xavier University of Louisiana
10.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,628 students · in-state tuition $30,298 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,737 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,063 students · in-state tuition $23,918 · 47% graduate · median earnings $43,728 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern University at New Orleans
12.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 1,055 students · in-state tuition $8,410 · 28% graduate · median earnings $42,300 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
9 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
9 mi awayPublic Libraries in Belle Chasse
Plaquemines Parish Library
8442 Hwy. 23, Belle Chasse
Cities Near Belle Chasse
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Belle Chasse FAQ
Is Belle Chasse, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Belle Chasse's median rent is $1,485/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $115,012/year. Median home value is $410,000.
Is Belle Chasse, Louisiana safe?⌄
Belle Chasse is policed by the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 293 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 600 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?⌄
Plaquemines Parish, which includes Belle Chasse, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Belle Chasse is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,485/month and median household income is $115,012/year. The median home value is $410,000. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Belle Chasse, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Belle Chasse is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from