Apartments for rent in Gardere, LA

A town in Louisiana, Gardere has approximately 12,000 residents. Families with young children can expect to feel right at home, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 9% of the community, though young adults feature prominently in the demographics as well. Overall, the city's population, at an average age of just over 30, is decidedly younger than most cities in Louisiana, ranking as the fifth-youngest municipality in the state. Home ownership is less common than renting in Gardere, and 32% of residents own their homes despite paying roughly $137/month more in rent than the state average.

Averaging about 24 minutes, Gardere's commute time is shorter than nearly 70% of cities in the state. Many residents (53%) drive to work, while public transit isn't used extensively. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.

Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Gardere. The five most common are entertainment, construction, retail, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries account for 31% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many residents work in sales, as 8% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Gardere workers earn an average annual income of just under $52K, less than the average Louisiana resident. The city's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345). Among Gardere residents older than 25, 12% have earned a Bachelor's degree and 3% possess a Master's or Doctoral degree.