Name: Central, LA
Rating: 0.0

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amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.

Raising Cane's
Fast Food

Jack in the Box
Fast Food

Popeyes
Fast Food

Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store

Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store

Oak Point
Grocery Store

Jackson Park
Park

BREC Jackson Park
Park

Howard Park
Park

Unknown Name
Playground

Unknown Name
Park

Greenwell Springs Park
Park

Pats Home Improvement Warehouse
Home Improvement

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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.1% take public transportation in Central.

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cost of living B

The cost of living in Central is 105/100 - which is 16% higher than Louisiana. See more Central cost of living data

crime D-

Central crime rates are 2,692 per 100k, which is 20% lower than Louisiana See more Central crime data

employment A+

The median income in Central is $90,183 - which is 98% higher than Louisiana. See more Central employment data

health C+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

Central Fire Department Station 31
Fire Station

East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office
Police

Central Fire Department Station 34
Fire Station

Central Fire Department Station 35
Fire Station

Central Fire Department Station 33
Fire Station

Pride Volunteer Fire Department Station 11
Fire Station

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housing A+

Central home prices are $240,200 - which is 62% higher than Louisiana See more Central housing data

schools A+

The Central graduation rate is 86% - which is 10% higher than Louisiana

Central Middle School

Central Intermediate School

Central Private School

Tanglewood Elementary School

Central High School

Central Private School

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( 4 Ratings )

Living in Central, LA

Ranks better than 71% of areas Follow

Population

29,235

Median Age

38.4 Years

Central Area Facts

Central has a Livability Score of 71_/100, which is considered excellent
Central crime rates are 20% lower than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Central is 16% higher than the Louisiana average

What do the locals think about Central?

67%

Family friendly

Public transit is accessible

Walkable to grocery stores

33%

Yards are well-kept

33%

Lots of parks

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

67%

A quiet area

67%

Sense of community

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Central, Louisiana: Small-town Feel Near the Big City 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Living in Central, Louisiana is great. We are a two income family, and there are plenty of good jobs that pay well, many of them in the various manufacturing industries that have set up shop here. The level of employment and income makes Central a more upwardly mobile community t ...Read More han many small towns where people are fleeing to the cities.

Personally, I love the weather. It’s generally mild throughout the year but some summer days can be warm, and some people don’t care for the humidity. I do love that we can plan to get outside with the children all year long.

The cost of living and housing can be a little expensive in the best areas in Central compared to the rest of Louisiana. Also, there aren’t many places to go out and eat or much local entertainment. The upside though is that Central is only a short 20-minute drive to the shopping, restaurants and nightlife in Baton Rouge, so it still gets good marks. I love the small-town feel while being close to the city attractions. Read Less

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