The Town FilesWaggaman, Louisiana
Community in Jefferson Parish · population 9,835 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $170,400
- Household income
- $68,374
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 73
- Median age
- 33.0
Waggaman is a community of 9,835 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $170,400, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 89% of Louisiana towns, better transit than 83% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 70% of Louisiana towns.
- #6 in 25 Small Towns in Louisiana With the Mildest Winters
- #7 in The 10 Best Affordable Small Towns for Remote Workers in Louisiana
- #14 in 50 Small Towns in America With the Least Snow
- #15 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Louisiana
- #25 in The 25 Most Affordable Small Towns in Louisiana
- #41 in The 50 Most Tornado-Prone Small Towns in America
How Waggaman 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 Waggaman is worth $170,400, close to the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $68,374, which is more affordable than 75% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,510 a month. 70.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waggaman | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,400 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,510 | $887 |
| Median household income | $68,374 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 70.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Waggaman
| People | Waggaman | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.5% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 29.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.9% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.5% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 29.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.8% | 84.6% |
Weather in Waggaman
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F. About 63.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 85 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
73 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waggaman since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on January 28, 1966 about 5.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 60 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 70 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 6, 1964.
Severe weather in Jefferson Parish since 1996
Jefferson Parish has been included in 50 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 27, 2023 | Other | EM-3600: Seawater Intrusion |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish had 184,764 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $63,803 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Waggaman itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Public schools in Waggaman
1 public school with 575 students, about 16.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucille Cherbonnier School | PK-8 | 575 | 16.0 |
Towns near Waggaman
- River Ridge, LA1.5 mi · 13,591 people · home $357,400
- Harahan, LA1.7 mi · 9,116 people · home $343,100
- Elmwood, LA2.9 mi · 5,649 people · home $188,100
- Avondale, LA3.3 mi · 4,582 people · home $136,400
- Bridge City, LA4.5 mi · 7,219 people · home $95,700
- Jefferson, LA4.8 mi · 10,633 people · home $247,700
- St. Rose, LA4.9 mi · 7,504 people · home $238,900
- Kenner, LA5.2 mi · 66,448 people · home $246,300
Waggaman questions
Is Waggaman, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waggaman scores better for retirees than 16% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 26%. 15.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Waggaman?
The median owner-occupied home in Waggaman is valued at $170,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,374, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $1,510 a month.
What is the weather like in Waggaman?
July highs average 91.4°F and January lows 46.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Waggaman get tornadoes?
73 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waggaman since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on January 28, 1966. 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)