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Buras, LA
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Population: 827
Home Price: $62,700
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Overview
Buras is a village in the state of Louisiana with a population of 827. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Buras has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(A) Excellent
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(A) Excellent
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
54.1 minutes
Walkability:
(F) Poor
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Buras, LA
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Buras
Louisiana
United States
Per Capita Income
$26,540
$24,824
$32,693
Median Household Income
$43,056
$48,404
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
7.0%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
36.1%
18.0%
10.5%
Age
Buras
Louisiana
United States
Median Age
36.8
39.1
42.3
Gender
Buras
Louisiana
United States
Male
46.7%
48.9%
49.8%
Female
53.3%
51.1%
50.2%
Race
Buras
Louisiana
United States
White
48.2%
62.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
31.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.0%
0.8%
2.7%
Asian
48.2%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.2%
2.7%
Multiracial
3.5%
3.2%
5.2%
Housing Information
Buras
Louisiana
United States
Median Home Price
$62,700
$131,264
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$591
$801
Family Households
39.6%
39.6%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
34.5%
34.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
93.0%
68.5%
72.9%
Renters
7.0%
31.5%
27.1%
Education
Buras
Louisiana
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
23.5%
11.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
23.7%
23.7%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
21.0%
19.8%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
4.4%
6.9%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
0.0%
11.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Buras
Louisiana
United States
Mathematics
60.0%
65.9%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
71.0%
71.3%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Buras
Louisiana
United States
Murder
NA
6.3
3.0
Rape
NA
37.6
38.0
Robbery
NA
62.7
40.7
Assault
NA
426.1
188.5
Property Crime
Buras
Louisiana
United States
Burglary
NA
635.4
336.1
Theft
NA
2353.4
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
165.4
167.1
Arson
NA
5.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Buras, LA
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
whole foods
cajun
spicy food
shrimp
meat
tasty
crawfish
egg rolls
grits
sweets
deli
lobster
restaurants
vegan
bread
wine
pizza
beer
mlb
premier league
football
high school football
nfl
united states cabinet
teams
athlete
footy
fitness
cricket
racing
coaching
baseball
poetry
artists
creativity
nfts
studio
collection
creative
nature
fishing
books
adventures
side hustle
fitness
youtuber
camping
memes
united states cabinet
government politics
educational
hiphop
sports
hollywood
promos
tv
gov officials agencies
advertising
films
television
outdoor
studio
comedy
creative
fishing
restrooms
sports
guest rooms
space
summer
camping
nature
winter
whole foods
downtown lafayette
hooters
deli
checkout
advertising
restaurants
merch
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