The Town FilesGolden Meadow, Louisiana
Town in Lafourche Parish · population 1,761 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,600
- Household income
- $71,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 42.1
Golden Meadow is a town of 1,761 people in Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $141,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks better transit than 97% of Louisiana towns, more walkable than 92% of Louisiana towns, quieter than 86% of Louisiana towns.
How Golden Meadow 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 Golden Meadow is worth $141,600, below the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $71,875, which is more affordable than 89% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $693 a month. 76.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Golden Meadow | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,600 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $693 | $887 |
| Median household income | $71,875 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 76.6% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1960 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Golden Meadow
| People | Golden Meadow | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.4% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.4% | — |
| Work from home | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 21.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.7% | 84.6% |
Weather in Golden Meadow
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F. About 66.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 49 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Golden Meadow since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on April 22, 2018 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 22, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 6 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 21, 2023.
Severe weather in Lafourche Parish since 1996
Lafourche Parish has been included in 54 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Tropical Storm | DR-4927: Tropical Storm Arthur |
| 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 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
Jobs and pay in Lafourche Parish
Lafourche Parish had 34,853 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $67,112 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Golden Meadow itself the ACS puts it at 1.2%.
Public schools in Golden Meadow
3 public schools with 597 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Meadow Middle School | 6-8 | 315 | 14.3 |
| Golden Meadow Lower Elementary School | PK-2 | 152 | 12.7 |
| Golden Meadow Upper Elementary School | 3-5 | 130 | 13.0 |
Towns near Golden Meadow
- Galliano, LA4.5 mi · 7,100 people · home $134,200
- Cut Off, LA9.5 mi · 5,533 people · home $158,300
- Larose, LA13.7 mi · 6,763 people · home $176,300
- Montegut, LA17.6 mi · 1,465 people · home $123,600
- Grand Isle, LA19.1 mi · 1,005 people · home $269,500
- Chauvin, LA19.6 mi · 2,575 people · home $99,600
- Lockport, LA23.5 mi · 2,490 people · home $160,800
- Bourg, LA23.8 mi · 2,375 people · home $170,500
Golden Meadow questions
Is Golden Meadow, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Golden Meadow scores better for retirees than 50% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 86%. 17.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in Golden Meadow?
The median owner-occupied home in Golden Meadow is valued at $141,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,875, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $693 a month.
What is the weather like in Golden Meadow?
July highs average 89.3°F and January lows 44.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 66.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Golden Meadow get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Golden Meadow since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on April 22, 2018. 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)