The Town FilesBarataria, Louisiana
Community in Jefferson Parish · population 1,057 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $181,500
- Household income
- $78,869
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 53.5
Barataria is a community of 1,057 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $181,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more of a college town than 99% of Louisiana towns, better for a vacation home than 99% of Louisiana towns, more seaside character than 99% of Louisiana towns.
How Barataria 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 Barataria is worth $181,500, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $78,869, which is more affordable than 81% of Louisiana towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Barataria | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $181,500 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | — | $887 |
| Median household income | $78,869 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 26.1% | — |
Who lives in Barataria
| People | Barataria | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 40.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 76.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Barataria
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 43.0°F. About 66.1 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 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barataria since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 13, 1970 about 1.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 15, 2022.
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 Barataria itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Barataria
- Lafitte, LA1.5 mi · 1,014 people · home $316,400
- Jean Lafitte, LA3.0 mi · 1,809 people · home $205,200
- Estelle, LA9.0 mi · 17,952 people · home $217,300
- Woodmere, LA9.0 mi · 11,238 people · home $191,100
- New Orleans Station, LA9.7 mi · 2,508 people · home —
- Marrero, LA11.9 mi · 32,382 people · home $169,800
- Belle Chasse, LA12.3 mi · 10,579 people · home $410,000
- Harvey, LA12.5 mi · 22,236 people · home $200,100
Barataria questions
Is Barataria, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Barataria scores better for retirees than 30% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 38%. 19.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.5).
How much does a house cost in Barataria?
The median owner-occupied home in Barataria is valued at $181,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,869, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Barataria?
July highs average 89.9°F and January lows 43.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Barataria get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Barataria since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 13, 1970. 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)