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Population:4,503,767
Pop. Change:1%
State:Louisiana
Metro Area:New_Orleans-Metairie-Kenner, Baton_Rouge, ... 24 more
County:Jefferson, East Baton Rouge, ... 64 more
City:New Orleans, Baton Rouge, ... 397 more
Zip Code:70072, 70073, ... 723 more
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Interesting Facts about Louisiana

As of 2011, Louisiana's population is 4,503,767 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.71 percent.

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The median home cost in Louisiana is $127,400. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.07 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Louisiana's cost of living is 11.10% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Louisiana public schools spend $5,249 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 14.8 students per teacher in Louisiana.

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The unemployment rate in Louisiana is 8.00 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Louisiana jobs have Decreased by 0.11 percent.

Average Commute time is 27 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Louisiana's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes