New Roads 53 Poor
New Roads Livability #387 ranked city in Louisiana#24,246 ranked city in the USARanks better than 17% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in New Roads

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Taking into account the cost of goods and services like housing, groceries, transportation and utilities, the overall cost of living in this area is well below average.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities are not ideally located within walking distance. To access these amenities, residents may be required to rely on a vehicle or public transit.

  • Commute

    A low commute score could be due to longer-than-average work commutes and the limited availability of public transportation in this area.

  • Employment

    In the employment category, a low score could be attributed to low income levels and high unemployment in the area, suggesting potential difficulties in finding lucrative employment.

  • Health & Safety

    The low score in this category could be due to challenges related to air quality and the limited accessibility of health-related facilities like hospitals, nursing homes, doctors and pharmacies.

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What's it like Living in New Roads?

Located in the state of Louisiana, New Roads is a smaller city with a population of 4,500 inhabitants. In New Roads, only 44% of people over the age of fifteen are married. This city could be a good option for singles ready to mingle. The average American spends about 26 minutes on their one way commute to work each day. Lower travel times can increase overall happiness and allow for more time to be spent with family and friends. While living in New Roads, your commute times will be about average, with a one way commute time of 25 minutes.

Whether you’re relocating to a new city to be closer to family, friends or for a new job, living in New Roads could be a positive experience compared to other cities in Louisiana if you know where to look. Don't forget to determine what matters most to you in a neighborhood. Consider factors such as safety, proximity to work or school, access to amenities (like parks, fitness facilities, grocery stores, restaurants), public transportation options, community atmosphere and the overall vibe you're looking for. Using the livability score which includes data from categories like cost of living, education, employment, you can easily compare the best places to live in New Roads and also determine if there are any nearby cities that might be a better match for your lifestyle. You can also compare New Roads to Louisiana and the national average.

The livability score in New Roads is 52/100 and the city is ranked in the 17th percentile of all cities across America. This score ranks well below the national average. With such a low livability score, it might be worth investigating a little further. If we check out each of the categories on their own, we see that New Roads ranks well for cost of living (A+). New Roads does not fare well for the following: amenities (F), education (D-) and employment (F). It might be wise to take a closer look at each category to find out why.

Being close to public transit, grocery stores, parks and other conveniences are all important when weighing your options for a new home in New Roads. Before you determine if any of these amenities are available in the area, you will also want to know if the real estate prices in New Roads are affordable. Median real estate prices in New Roads come in at $133,000, which is 10.3% lower than the Louisiana average. The home price to income ratio compares the median home prices to the median household income. In New Roads, the home price to income ratio is 3.6, which is 9.1% higher than the Louisiana average.

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      New Roads transportation information

      Statistic New Roads Louisiana National
      Average one way commute25min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work87.5%82.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool1.7%9.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.3%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.6%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.6%2.6%4.6%
      Source: The New Roads, LA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).