The Town FilesPearl River, Louisiana
Town in St. Tammany Parish · population 2,565 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $235,200
- Household income
- $56,719
- Jan low / Jul high
- 41° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 33.8
Pearl River is a town of 2,565 people in St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana. The median home is worth $235,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). It ranks more of a college town than 93% of Louisiana towns, better for first-time buyers than 92% of Louisiana towns, more upscale than 82% of Louisiana towns.
How Pearl River 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 Pearl River is worth $235,200, above the typical Louisiana town ($166,450). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $56,719, which is more affordable than 16% of Louisiana towns. Median rent is $1,167 a month. 73.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pearl River | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $235,200 | $166,450 |
| Median rent | $1,167 | $887 |
| Median household income | $56,719 | $52,134 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 73.2% | 70.4% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Pearl River
| People | Pearl River | Typical Louisiana town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.8 | 38.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.0% | 17.0% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.3% | 15.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.9% | 20.4% |
| Veterans | 9.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.6% | — |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 4.7% |
| Average commute | 33.4 min | 25.8 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.3% | 84.6% |
Weather in Pearl River
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 40.7°F. About 61.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Louisiana town: 0.0 in). Expect about 80 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 24 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pearl River since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Louisiana town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 10, 2024 about 6.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 31, 2005.
Severe weather in St. Tammany Parish since 1996
St. Tammany Parish has been included in 50 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 St. Tammany Parish
St. Tammany Parish had 96,674 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,351 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Pearl River itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Pearl River
5 public schools with 2,243 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl River High School | 9-12 | 861 | 14.6 |
| Creekside Junior High | 6-8 | 464 | 12.2 |
| Riverside Elementary School | 1-5 | 462 | 14.0 |
| Sixth Ward Elementary School | PK-5 | 345 | 11.9 |
| Little Pearl Elementary School | PK-K | 111 | 10.1 |
Towns near Pearl River
- Slidell, LA6.0 mi · 28,781 people · home $217,700
- Nicholson, MS8.6 mi · 2,833 people · home $97,400
- Eden Isle, LA10.7 mi · 7,782 people · home $371,600
- Lacombe, LA11.5 mi · 8,657 people · home $207,900
- Picayune, MS12.0 mi · 11,885 people · home $157,100
- Abita Springs, LA18.1 mi · 2,631 people · home $269,300
- Mandeville, LA20.9 mi · 13,192 people · home $376,100
- Waveland, MS21.9 mi · 7,210 people · home $218,900
Pearl River questions
Is Pearl River, Louisiana a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pearl River scores better for retirees than 75% of Louisiana towns and quieter than 41%. 16.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.8).
How much does a house cost in Pearl River?
The median owner-occupied home in Pearl River is valued at $235,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $56,719, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,167 a month.
What is the weather like in Pearl River?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 40.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 61.9 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Pearl River get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pearl River since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 10, 2024. 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)