The Town FilesLivingston, Louisiana
Town in Livingston Parish · population 1,877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $192,300
- Household income
- $61,750
- Jan low / Jul high
- 39° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 43.7
Livingston is a town of 1,877 people in Livingston Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $192,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Louisiana towns, better for families than 80% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 76% of Louisiana towns.
How Livingston 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 Livingston is worth $192,300, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $61,750, which is more affordable than 47% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $702 a month. 67.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Livingston | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $192,300 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $702 | $887 |
| Median household income | $61,750 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 67.1% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Livingston
| People | Livingston | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.7 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.6% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.3% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 8.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.6% | 84.6% |
Weather in Livingston
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F. About 63.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 94 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 35 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livingston since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on February 7, 2017 about 9.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 24 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 12, 2024.
Severe weather in Livingston Parish since 1996
Livingston Parish has been included in 52 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| 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 13, 2021 | Coastal Storm | EM-3574: Tropical Storm Nicholas |
| August 29, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4611: Hurricane Ida |
Jobs and pay in Livingston Parish
Livingston Parish had 31,123 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,193 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Livingston itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Livingston
4 public schools with 2,314 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holden High School | PK-12 | 692 | 11.7 |
| Doyle High School | 6-12 | 689 | 16.4 |
| Doyle Elementary School | PK-5 | 616 | 13.7 |
| Frost School | PK-8 | 317 | 10.9 |
Towns near Livingston
- Walker, LA7.1 mi · 6,374 people · home $227,800
- Albany, LA9.7 mi · 1,235 people · home $203,800
- French Settlement, LA12.0 mi · 1,073 people · home $206,000
- Port Vincent, LA12.4 mi · 646 people · home $216,200
- Denham Springs, LA12.7 mi · 9,286 people · home $188,200
- Watson, LA13.3 mi · 956 people · home $252,000
- Killian, LA14.0 mi · 1,177 people · home $322,100
- Natalbany, LA15.9 mi · 2,510 people · home $151,200
Livingston questions
Is Livingston, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Livingston scores better for retirees than 12% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 70%. 21.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.7).
How much does a house cost in Livingston?
The median owner-occupied home in Livingston is valued at $192,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,750, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $702 a month.
What is the weather like in Livingston?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 38.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 63.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Livingston get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Livingston since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on February 7, 2017. 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)