Apartments for rent in Duson, LA

The small town of Duson, Louisiana is home to slightly less than 2,000 residents. Families with young children should fit right in, as kids under 5 make up an above-average percentage of the community, while young adults are less well-represented. With an average age of just over 36, the town's residents are younger than most cities in Louisiana. Renters tend to be in the minority in Duson, and 69% of residents own their homes. With a relatively low average rent of $659/month in the town, renting remains an affordable option, particularly compared to other cities in Louisiana. Each month, renters in Duson will save around $225 compared to the state average.

Duson has a large concentration of residents older than 25 who possess a high school degree or equivalent (26%) compared to the national average. Furthermore, 5% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 2% possess a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Duson residents work in one of two industries: entertainment and retail. Together, these industries account for 13% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, as 8% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any field. With an average annual income of just over $51,000, Duson workers earn around $9,000 less than the average Louisiana resident. The town's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

Duson residents have an average commute of about 34 minutes, longer than the state average of about 25 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing way to get to work, selected by 37% of residents, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Biking is the second-most common method of commuting to work, selected by 1% of workers. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.