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Ascension Parish
  • County in Louisiana
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Ascension Parish

#1 in Best Counties for Families in Louisiana
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    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Housing
      A
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A minus
    6. Jobs
      A
    7. Weather
      B
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Ascension Parish is a County in Louisiana with a population of 125,289. Ascension Parish is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. In Ascension Parish, most residents own their homes. In Ascension Parish there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many families and young professionals live in Ascension Parish and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Ascension Parish are highly rated.
    Population
    125,289
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $228,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,087
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      18%
    • Own
      82%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      672
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      27.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      136.2
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      454.1
      500.1
    • Theft
      6,038.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      336
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      12%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      20%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $86,256
    National
    $69,021
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