Apartments for rent in Ponchatoula, LA

A small town located in Louisiana, Ponchatoula has slightly less than 7,000 residents. Families with young children should fit right in, as kids under 5 account for an above-average 9% of the population, while young adults feature less prominently in the demographics. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 35, is younger than most cities in Louisiana. The majority of Ponchatoula residents own their homes, and 33% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the town boasts a relatively low average rent of $806/month. Over the course of a year, renters in Ponchatoula will save around $900 compared to the state average.

Compared to the national average, Ponchatoula has a relatively high percentage of residents older than 25 who have earned a high school degree or GED (21%). Additionally, 10% have a Bachelor's degree and 3% have earned a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Ponchatoula residents work in one of three industries: healthcare, retail, and education. Together, these industries make up 19% of the workforce in the town. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, many of the town's workers are in sales, as 9% of the town's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. Ponchatoula workers earn an average annual income of around $57K, about $3,000 less than the average Louisiana resident. Ponchatoula's average income also falls below the national average ($73,345).

With an average commute time of about 32 minutes, slower than most cities in the state, Ponchatoula residents find that it takes some patience traveling to work. Driving a car or truck is the typical means of commuting to work, chosen by 38% of workers, while public transit isn't used. A small percentage of commuters walk to work.