Zachary, Louisiana

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Southeast Baton Rouge, LA Metro

WhereAtHome Score

73.7

C

out of 100

Overview

Zachary is a Louisiana city with a population of approximately 19,968, part of the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $269,521. Median household income is $88,811.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 19,968 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $269,521 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $88,811 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 27.6 minutes
  • Part of the Baton Rouge, LA metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

19,968

Source: Census ACS

$269,521

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$88,811

Source: Census ACS

27.6 min

Source: Census ACS

107 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

East Baton Rouge Parish (county-level results)

54%
43%
Democrat 103,820
Republican 82,720
Leans D+11.1

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

5 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 76.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 24%)

Income vs Housing 90.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 24%)

Commute Time 50/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 18%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 24%)

Purchasing Power 53/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 12%)

WhereAtHome Score 73.7

Location

Zachary, LA (30.6561, -91.1358)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.