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Jean Lafitte, LA Real Estate


According to census data in the year 2000 there were 759 housing units in Jean Lafitte. This represents a 35.3% growth from 561 in 1990.

Of those housing units, 355 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 404 were located in what is classified as a rural area.

Homeownership rate in Jean Lafitte is about 88.2%. Jean Lafitte's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 5.1%. Average household size is 2.97 people.

The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Jean Lafitte were built after 1980.

Statistics

Housing Size

Housing Units by Size
Studio Type0.80%
One Bedroom6.50%
Two Bedrooms29.20%
Three Bedrooms53.60%
Four Bedrooms9.20%
Five Bedrooms or more0.70%
As % of Housing Units
           

Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size3.06
Median year structure was built1981
Median Value of occupied units$102,800

Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos

Average Household Size2.28
Median year structure was built1975
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units$365

Owners Finance Status

Housing Finance
Second Mortgage & Equity Loan0%
Second Mortgage7.50%
Home Equity Loan2.30%
Simple Mortgage46%
Debt Free44.20%
As % of Housing Units
       
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs18.6%