St. Joseph 51 Poor
St. Joseph Livability #408 ranked city in Louisiana#25,043 ranked city in the USARanks better than 14% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in St. Joseph

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

  • Crime

    Reporting high crime rates per 100,000 people, this area may be perceived as an unsafe place to reside. These statistics encompass both violent and property crime rates.

  • Employment

    This area earns a low score in the employment category due to low household income levels and high unemployment rates, which may pose challenges in seeking job opportunities.

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      St. Joseph transportation information

      Statistic St. Joseph Louisiana National
      Average one way commute32min25min26min
      Workers who drive to work70.2%82.6%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.3%9.6%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%1.3%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle8.7%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk5.4%1.8%2.8%
      Working from home2.1%2.6%4.6%
      Source: The St. Joseph, LA data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).