Apartments for rent in Vivian, LA

The small town of Vivian, Louisiana is home to just under 4,000 residents. Retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (18%) here than nationally (14%), while young professionals appear in smaller numbers. With an average age of just over 40, the town's residents skew older than most cities in Louisiana. By a narrow 53%-47% margin, homeowners hold a slight majority over renters in Vivian. Renters in the town benefit from a relatively low average rent of $666 a month, which is $219/month lower than the state average.

Vivian residents have an average commute of about 22 minutes, quicker than the Louisiana average of about 25 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common way to get to work, opted for by 26% of commuters, while public transportation isn't used. Few residents walk to work.

Vivian has a high number of residents over the age of 25 who have earned a high school degree or equivalent (31%) compared to the national average. In addition, 5% possess a Bachelor's degree and 1% have a Master's degree or Doctorate. Many Vivian residents work in one of two industries: retail and healthcare. Together, these industries make up 13% of the labor force in the town. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 6% of the town's population works in sales, making it the top profession in the town. With an average annual income of about $39,000, Vivian workers earn about $22,000 less than their peers elsewhere in the state. Vivian's average income also trails the national average ($73,345).