Apartments for rent in Broussard, LA

The small city of Broussard, Louisiana is home to approximately 10,000 people. With an average age of just under 38, the city's population is fairly typical compared to other municipalities in the state, which has an average age of 38. Renters tend to be in the minority in the area, and 80% of residents own their homes. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $961/month is substantially higher than the state average of $885.

With an average commute time of about 25 minutes, faster than most cities in the state, Broussard residents find that traveling to work isn't overly time-consuming. Many residents (48%) commute to work by car, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Broussard has a relatively large percentage of residents older than 25 who possess a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree (27%) compared to the national average (21%). Many Broussard residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, agriculture, and retail. Together, these industries make up 25% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of about $83,000, Broussard workers earn more than the average Louisiana resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345.