Belle Chasse is a somewhat small coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Louisiana. With a population of 10,579 people and four associated neighborhoods, Belle Chasse is the 45th largest community in Louisiana. Belle Chasse real estate is some of the most expensive in Louisiana, although Belle Chasse house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some towns, Belle Chasse isn’t mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Belle Chasse are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Belle Chasse is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Belle Chasse who work in office and administrative support (14.44%), management occupations (10.79%), and healthcare (7.16%). Belle Chasse is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Belle Chasse’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. Belle Chasse is also nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Such areas are often places that visitors and locals go for waterfront activities or taking in the scenery. Being a small town, Belle Chasse does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The overall education level of Belle Chasse is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 27.66% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Belle Chasse in 2022 was $41,226, which is wealthy relative to Louisiana, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $164,904 for a family of four. However, Belle Chasse contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Belle Chasse is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Belle Chasse home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Belle Chasse residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Belle Chasse include French, German, Italian, Irish, and English. The most common language spoken in Belle Chasse is English. Other important languages spoken here include Italian and French.
