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Living in
Luling.
Luling is an unincorporated community in St. Charles Parish, LA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Luling
Life in Luling is fundamentally shaped by its proximity to New Orleans and its role as a working-class suburb where industrial jobs remain central to the economy. The Bayer chemical plant—formerly Monsanto—is the dominant employer and has defined the area for decades, though its legacy is complicated; the facility's environmental footprint is real, and residents here live with that trade-off as part of the regional "Cancer Alley" reality, so this is something to understand honestly before moving. The median household income of around $77,000 is solid for the region, and your cost of living stays reasonable—median home values hover near $274,000 and rent around $1,625—which makes this attractive if you're priced out of New Orleans proper but want metro access.
Luling at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Foreign-Born
1.8%
Broadband Internet
94.1%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Luling: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Luling, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (30.9%), and 2.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.8%
of residents
65 and Older
14.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.4%
of households
Married Couples
50.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.62
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 53% above LA average
Rent, home values, and income in Luling
In Luling, rent runs 53% above the LA average, and home values are 26% above the LA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
58.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
52.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,630
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
87.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $283,693 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.5 pts below LA average
Unemployment in Luling and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in St. Charles Parish, which includes Luling, is 0.5 percentage points lower than the LA average.
Unemployment rate
Luling: St. Charles Parish rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
St. Charles Parish (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Luling 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
Commute23.5 min avg
How Luling residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Luling, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 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 32% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, which covers Luling, runs 32% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
224.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
816
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersExcessive Heat most common — 9 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
St. Charles County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In St. Charles Parish, which includes Luling, the most common type is excessive heat, with 9 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9 | Excessive Heat | $720,000 |
| 2024 | 8 | Flash Flood | $53.5M |
| 2023 | 31 | Excessive Heat | $43,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Drought | $285,000 |
| 2021 | 9 | Flash Flood | $550.6M |
| 2020 | 12 | Flash Flood | $10.2M |
| 2019 | 7 | Flash Flood | None reported |
| 2018 | 4 | Flash Flood | $250,000 |
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. Charles Parish, county-wide
Air Quality34 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 16 miles from Luling) 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
Nearest EPA monitor county: St. John the Baptist Parish, LA (16 mi away)
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Luling has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
80°/64°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
63.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
85
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
115
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 46°F | 5.18" |
| Feb | 66°F | 50°F | 4.13" |
| Mar | 72°F | 55°F | 4.36" |
| Apr | 79°F | 62°F | 5.22" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.64" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 7.62" |
| Jul | 91°F | 77°F | 6.79" |
| Aug | 91°F | 77°F | 6.91" |
| Sep | 88°F | 74°F | 5.11" |
| Oct | 81°F | 64°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 71°F | 54°F | 3.87" |
| Dec | 65°F | 48°F | 4.82" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Luling
Luling has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
3.3%
of residents
St Charles Parish Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ochsner Medical Center-kenner
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Kenner
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of New Orleans
Psychiatric · 8.8 mi away · Kenner
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Greater New Orleans
Psychiatric · 9.1 mi away · Kenner
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.
Education10.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Luling
Luling's student/teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
30.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
10.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Luling (within 15 miles)
Tulane University of Louisiana
14.6 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,767 students · in-state tuition $71,998 · 79% graduate · median earnings $68,226 (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)
Herzing University-New Orleans
14 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 2-year · 346 students · in-state tuition $13,820 · 34% graduate · median earnings $44,255 (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, 16 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Luling
Luling has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (16 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
National Historical Park and Preserve
16 mi awayNew Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
National Historical Park
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Luling
West Regional Library
105 Lakewood Drive, Luling
Cities Near Luling
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Luling?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Luling FAQ
Is Luling, Louisiana affordable?⌄
Luling's median rent is $1,625/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $76,539/year. Median home value is $273,800.
Is Luling, Louisiana safe?⌄
Luling is policed by the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 225 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 816 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Luling, Louisiana?⌄
St. Charles Parish, which includes Luling, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Luling, Louisiana?⌄
The cost of living in Luling is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,625/month and median household income is $76,539/year. The median home value is $273,800. About 59% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Luling, Louisiana?⌄
The average commute in Luling is 24 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