The Town FilesBroussard, Louisiana
City in Lafayette Parish · population 13,417 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $310,200
- Household income
- $116,179
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 47
- Median age
- 35.1
Broussard is a city of 13,417 people in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $310,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better for young professionals than 96% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 93% of Louisiana towns, more vibrant than 84% of Louisiana towns.
How Broussard 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 Broussard is worth $310,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $116,179, which is more affordable than 67% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,010 a month. 83.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Broussard | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $310,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,010 | $887 |
| Median household income | $116,179 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 83.3% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Broussard
| People | Broussard | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.7% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 28.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 36.1% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.4% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.7% | — |
| Work from home | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 19.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 84.6% |
Weather in Broussard
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.5°F. About 62.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 91 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 11 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broussard since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 13 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on October 29, 1974 about 4.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 2, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 39 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on February 12, 1984.
Severe weather in Lafayette Parish since 1996
Lafayette Parish has been included in 43 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 10, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3614: Tropical Storm Francine |
| September 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
| August 27, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3568: Tropical Storm Ida |
Jobs and pay in Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish had 137,173 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,120 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Broussard itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Broussard
3 public schools with 1,818 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katharine Drexel Elementary School | PK-5 | 619 | 13.5 |
| Broussard Middle School | 6-8 | 603 | 18.3 |
| Martial Billeaud Elementary School | PK-5 | 596 | 15.7 |
Towns near Broussard
- Youngsville, LA3.8 mi · 15,929 people · home $287,700
- Lafayette, LA6.4 mi · 121,374 people · home $257,000
- Milton, LA7.0 mi · 2,590 people · home $264,800
- St. Martinville, LA7.5 mi · 5,379 people · home $100,100
- Breaux Bridge, LA10.5 mi · 7,513 people · home $175,900
- Scott, LA10.9 mi · 8,119 people · home $170,300
- New Iberia, LA12.2 mi · 28,555 people · home $158,300
- Carencro, LA13.1 mi · 9,272 people · home $214,800
Broussard questions
Is Broussard, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Broussard scores better for retirees than 29% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 15%. 9.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Broussard?
The median owner-occupied home in Broussard is valued at $310,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,179, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $1,010 a month.
What is the weather like in Broussard?
July highs average 91.5°F and January lows 43.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 62.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Broussard get tornadoes?
47 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Broussard since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on October 29, 1974. 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)