Zachary, LA

Living in Zachary

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 26
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Hospitals 44
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Colleges 45
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Schools 96
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Residents

17k Population +3k (2010–19)
35  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
40% College-Educated +15% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black48%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial2%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree15%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$20k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
88% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government10%
Private sector69%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office23%
Service13%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked<1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$224k Median Home Value +$55k (2010–19)
45% Built 2000 or Later
$985 Median Monthly Rent +$413 (2010–19)
71% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home9%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K6%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity57%
LP gas1%
Utility gas41%

Crime

Violent Crime in Zachary

United States45
Louisiana59
Baton Rouge Metro Area61
East Baton Rouge Parish69

Property Crime in Zachary

United States48
Louisiana69
Baton Rouge Metro Area78
East Baton Rouge Parish88

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 50 6 0
Feb 53 6 0
Mar 60 5 0
Apr 66 5 0
May 74 5 0
Jun 80 6 0
Jul 82 5 0
Aug 82 6 0
Sep 77 5 0
Oct 68 5 0
Nov 59 4 0
Dec 52 6 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Zachary

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding51
Tornado33
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