Name: Central, LA
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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 50% lower than the Louisiana average
Cost of living in Central is 16% higher than the Louisiana average

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What do the locals think about Central?

67%

Family friendly

0%

Public transit is accessible

0%

Walkable to grocery stores

33%

Yards are well-kept

33%

Lots of parks

0%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

67%

A quiet area

67%

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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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