The Town FilesJean Lafitte, Louisiana
Town in Jefferson Parish · population 1,809 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,200
- Household income
- $64,452
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 35.1
Jean Lafitte is a town of 1,809 people in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $205,200, 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 Jean Lafitte 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 Jean Lafitte is worth $205,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $64,452, which is more affordable than 44% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $941 a month. 85.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Jean Lafitte | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $941 | $887 |
| Median household income | $64,452 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 85.0% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.8% | — |
Who lives in Jean Lafitte
| People | Jean Lafitte | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.1 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.1% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.1% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 4.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 32.3 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.1% | 84.6% |
Weather in Jean Lafitte
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
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jean Lafitte since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on December 14, 2022 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 2, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.00 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 Jean Lafitte itself the ACS puts it at 16.1%.
Towns near Jean Lafitte
- Lafitte, LA3.0 mi · 1,014 people · home $316,400
- Barataria, LA3.0 mi · 1,057 people · home $181,500
- Woodmere, LA6.1 mi · 11,238 people · home $191,100
- Estelle, LA6.1 mi · 17,952 people · home $217,300
- New Orleans Station, LA6.9 mi · 2,508 people · home —
- Marrero, LA9.2 mi · 32,382 people · home $169,800
- Belle Chasse, LA9.4 mi · 10,579 people · home $410,000
- Timberlane, LA9.6 mi · 10,364 people · home $221,000
Jean Lafitte questions
Is Jean Lafitte, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Jean Lafitte scores better for retirees than 30% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 38%. 12.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.1).
How much does a house cost in Jean Lafitte?
The median owner-occupied home in Jean Lafitte is valued at $205,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $64,452, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $941 a month.
What is the weather like in Jean Lafitte?
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 Jean Lafitte get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Jean Lafitte since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on December 14, 2022. 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)