The Town FilesAbita Springs, Louisiana
Town in St. Tammany Parish · population 2,631 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $269,300
- Household income
- $77,257
- Jan low / Jul high
- 40° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 30
- Median age
- 40.6
Abita Springs is a town of 2,631 people in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $269,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for families than 98% of Louisiana towns, better for retirees than 97% of Louisiana towns, better for young professionals than 96% of Louisiana towns.
How Abita Springs ranks
Percentile among Louisiana towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Louisiana towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Abita Springs is worth $269,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $77,257, which is more affordable than 32% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,040 a month. 90.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Abita Springs | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $269,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,040 | $887 |
| Median household income | $77,257 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 90.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1998 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Abita Springs
| People | Abita Springs | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.6 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.7% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.7% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 5.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.5% | — |
| Work from home | 18.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 43.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Abita Springs
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 40.2°F. About 62.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 83 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 29 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abita Springs since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 26, 2011 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 24, 1988.
Severe weather in St. Tammany Parish since 1996
St. Tammany Parish has been included in 50 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3638: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 16, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4817: Hurricane Francine |
| September 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish had 96,674 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,351 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Abita Springs itself the ACS puts it at 1.7%.
Public schools in Abita Springs
2 public schools with 1,091 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abita Springs Elementary School | PK-3 | 653 | 13.3 |
| Abita Springs Middle School | 4-6 | 438 | 13.3 |
Towns near Abita Springs
- Covington, LA4.9 mi · 11,564 people · home $295,100
- Mandeville, LA8.1 mi · 13,192 people · home $376,100
- Lacombe, LA12.7 mi · 8,657 people · home $207,900
- Pearl River, LA18.1 mi · 2,565 people · home $235,200
- Slidell, LA19.6 mi · 28,781 people · home $217,700
- Nicholson, MS19.7 mi · 2,833 people · home $97,400
- Picayune, MS21.7 mi · 11,885 people · home $157,100
- Eden Isle, LA21.8 mi · 7,782 people · home $371,600
Abita Springs questions
Is Abita Springs, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Abita Springs scores better for retirees than 97% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 90%. 16.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.6).
How much does a house cost in Abita Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Abita Springs is valued at $269,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,257, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,040 a month.
What is the weather like in Abita Springs?
July highs average 90.1°F and January lows 40.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.5 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Abita Springs get tornadoes?
30 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Abita Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 26, 2011. The typical Louisiana town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)