Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
17%
Gonzales
Gonzales, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,242
Population
13,126
Renter Mix
39% Rent
A city held together with Jambalaya
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For a city that claims to be the “Jambalaya Capital of the World,” Gonzales, Louisiana holds its own. The city has held an annual springtime Jambalaya Festival for more than 40 years to celebrate this cultural cuisine. Gonzales offers incredible local eats ranging from upscale to casual. Try Don’s Seafood for delicious crawfish or Pot & Paddle Jambalaya Kitchen for mouth-watering gumbo.
Shopping is plentiful in Gonzales, especially at the Tanger Factory Outlet Mall, housing the most popular selection of retailers in the area. For outdoor sports and camping equipment and a variety of boats, be sure to check out Cabela’s located just southeast of the mall. Gonzales is a short drive to antebellum plantation homes along the Mississippi River and has convenient access to major highways. Gonzales is zoned in Ascension Parish Public Schools with plenty of community parks for the whole family to enjoy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,873
Average: $72,467
Education
2,418
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,389
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gonzales has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
39%
Non-Renters
61%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Gonzales, LA is $1,242 for one bedroom, $1,412 for two bedrooms, and $1,873 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gonzales has decreased by -3.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,242/month
671 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gonzales, LA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
634 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
643 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
474 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
678 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
526 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
747 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
781 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,098 Students
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Airports
- Baton Rouge Metro Ryan Field
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.