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Living in
Laplace.
Laplace is an unincorporated community in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Laplace
LaPlace offers suburban living with decent proximity to New Orleans if you don't mind a 30-minute commute, though traffic on I-10 can be unpredictable. The job market is moderate with a 5.1% unemployment rate, though many residents commute into New Orleans for work. The community is racially diverse and family-oriented, with about 45% of households including children, and you'll find several public and Catholic school options.
Laplace at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
90.8%
of households
Population Growth
-2.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Dominican Republic
Who lives in Laplace: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Laplace, the largest foreign-born group is from Dominican Republic (18.7%), and 5.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.6%
of residents
65 and Older
15.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.9%
of households
Married Couples
43.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.68
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 27% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Laplace
In Laplace, rent runs 27% above the LA average, and home values are 8% below the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
52.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$918
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.9 pts above LA average
Unemployment in Laplace and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. John the Baptist Parish, which includes Laplace, is 0.9 percentage points higher than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Laplace: St. John the Baptist Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. John the Baptist Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Laplace 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
Commute32.9 min avg
How Laplace residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Laplace, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 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 59% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Laplace, runs 59% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
134.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
767.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 5 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. John the Baptist County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. John the Baptist Parish, which includes Laplace, the most common type is excessive heat, with 5 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2024 | 7 | Flash Flood | $11.0M |
| 2023 | 30 | Excessive Heat | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 4 | Drought | $2,000 |
| 2021 | 5 | Coastal Flood | $600.0M |
| 2020 | 5 | Storm Surge/Tide | $10.5M |
| 2019 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 2 | Storm Surge/Tide | 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
St. John the Baptist Parish, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. John the Baptist Parish, which includes Laplace, is typically good — 339 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
34
Good Days
339
per year
Moderate Days
25
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
St. John the Baptist Parish, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Laplace has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/74°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
67.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
79
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62°F | 43°F | 5.89" |
| Feb | 67°F | 47°F | 4.44" |
| Mar | 72°F | 52°F | 4.90" |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 5.54" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 5.85" |
| Jun | 89°F | 73°F | 8.62" |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 7.08" |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 5.74" |
| Sep | 88°F | 71°F | 5.75" |
| Oct | 81°F | 61°F | 4.14" |
| Nov | 71°F | 51°F | 4.28" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.98" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Laplace
Laplace has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.4%
of residents
River Place Behavioral Health
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
St Charles Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.6 mi away · Luling
Ochsner Medical Center-kenner
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13 mi away · Kenner
Beacon Behavioral Hospital, Llc
Psychiatric · 13 mi away · Lutcher
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.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Laplace
Laplace's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 19.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, 26 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Laplace
Laplace has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (26 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayJean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
27 mi awayPublic Libraries in Laplace
St. John The Baptist Parish Library
2920 Highway 51, Laplace
Cities Near Laplace
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Laplace?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Laplace FAQ
Is Laplace, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Laplace's median rent is $1,351/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $69,030/year. Median home value is $199,900.
Is Laplace, Louisiana safe?⌄
Laplace is policed by the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 135 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 768 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Laplace, Louisiana?⌄
St. John the Baptist Parish, which includes Laplace, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Laplace, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Laplace is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,351/month and median household income is $69,030/year. The median home value is $199,900. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Laplace, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Laplace is 33 minutes, which is longer than 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