Broussard is a medium-sized city located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 14,543 people and four associated neighborhoods, Broussard is the 32nd largest community in Louisiana. There's nothing like the smell of a brand new house, and in Broussard, you'll find that a large proportion of houses were recently built. New growth in residential real estate is an indication that people are choosing to move to Broussard, and putting down their money on brand new construction. Broussard’s real estate is, on average, some of the newest in the nation. Broussard does seem to be experiencing an influx of affluent people, because the median household income is $116,613.00.
Broussard real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Broussard house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Because of many things, Broussard is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Broussard a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Broussard has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Broussard’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country.
As is often the case in a small city, Broussard doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
Broussard is one of the most well-educated cities in the nation. 40.48% of adults in Broussard have at least a bachelor's degree. Compare that to the average community in America, which has just 21.84% with a bachelor's degree or higher.
The per capita income in Broussard in 2022 was $46,211, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $184,844 for a family of four. However, Broussard contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Broussard is a very ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Broussard home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Broussard residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Broussard include French, German, French Canadian, English, and Irish.
The most common language spoken in Broussard is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and French.