Apartments for rent in Gonzales, LA

The town of Gonzales, Louisiana is home to slightly more than 11,000 people. The city's population, with an average age of just under 37, skews younger than most cities in Louisiana. Most Gonzales residents own their homes, and 35% of residents rent. Relatively high rent costs may be playing a role, as the average rent of $974 a month is substantially higher than the state average of $885.

Workers are spread across a wide range of industries in Gonzales, the most common four of which are retail, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 26% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 7% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Gonzales workers earn an average annual income of about $69K, more than the average Louisiana resident. However, Gonzales compares less favorably to the national average of $73,345. Gonzales has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (25%) compared to the national average. Further, 14% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.

Gonzales residents have an average commute of about 30 minutes. Many residents (47%) commute to work by car, while public transit is not used. Walking isn't a common means of commuting to work.