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Barataria
  • Town in Louisiana
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New Orleans

Barataria

#6 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Jefferson Parish
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      B
    6. Diversity
      B minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B minus
    12. Commute
      B
    Barataria is a town in Louisiana with a population of 931. Barataria is in Jefferson Parish. Living in Barataria offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Barataria and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Barataria are above average.
    About Barataria...
    Population
    931
    Town near
    New Orleans
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $158,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      3%
    • Own
      97%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      17%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      11%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      8%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      16%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      49%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      11%
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    Working in Barataria

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $51,106
    National
    $69,021
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