The Town FilesLaplace, Louisiana
Community in St. John the Baptist Parish · population 28,841 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $199,900
- Household income
- $69,030
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 38.1
Laplace is a community of 28,841 people in St. John the Baptist Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $199,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more walkable than 88% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 88% of Louisiana towns, more of a college town than 88% of Louisiana towns.
How Laplace 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 Laplace is worth $199,900, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $69,030, which is more affordable than 55% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,351 a month. 77.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Laplace | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $199,900 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,351 | $887 |
| Median household income | $69,030 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 77.5% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.9% | — |
Who lives in Laplace
| People | Laplace | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.6% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.5% | — |
| Work from home | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 32.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Laplace
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 67.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 79 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 13 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Laplace since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on December 6, 1983 about 0.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 89 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 14, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 20, 2023.
Severe weather in St. John the Baptist Parish since 1996
St. John the Baptist Parish has been included in 46 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Baptist Parish had 13,187 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,947 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Laplace itself the ACS puts it at 10.1%.
Public schools in Laplace
5 public schools with 2,888 students, about 14.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School | PK-8 | 802 | 14.9 |
| LaPlace Elementary School | PK-8 | 781 | 13.9 |
| Emily C. Watkins Elementary | PK-8 | 529 | 12.6 |
| John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary | K-8 | 421 | 15.0 |
| East St. John Preparatory Academy | 5-8 | 355 | 13.1 |
Towns near Laplace
- Reserve, LA4.7 mi · 8,541 people · home $154,100
- Norco, LA6.7 mi · 2,984 people · home $238,100
- Hahnville, LA8.3 mi · 2,959 people · home $246,100
- Destrehan, LA10.1 mi · 11,340 people · home $320,700
- St. Rose, LA12.6 mi · 7,504 people · home $238,900
- Gramercy, LA13.0 mi · 2,932 people · home $225,100
- Boutte, LA13.8 mi · 3,054 people · home $231,200
- Kenner, LA14.0 mi · 66,448 people · home $246,300
Laplace questions
Is Laplace, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Laplace scores better for retirees than 22% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 12%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.1).
How much does a house cost in Laplace?
The median owner-occupied home in Laplace is valued at $199,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,030, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,351 a month.
What is the weather like in Laplace?
July highs average 91.6°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 67.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Laplace get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Laplace since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on December 6, 1983. 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)