Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
19%
Thibodaux
Thibodaux, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,174
Population
15,297
Renter Mix
48% Rent
Beautiful, historic architecture along a Louisiana bayou
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Historic
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Thibodaux, Louisiana is a small, affordable city about 75 miles from New Orleans. The city’s deep history echoes through its historic architecture, like the E.D. White Historic Site from the 1830s, a plantation on Bayou Lafourche, the Rienzi plantation, and the Laurel Valley Village. Thibodaux also houses Nicholls State University that brings vibrancy and cultural activities to the city. Thibodaux is zoned into Lafourche Parish School District and offers many public schools in the area. There’s popular chain dining, local restaurants along Bayou Lafourche, large grocery stores, and retail shopping. Find your affordable apartment in Thibodaux so you can enjoy the rich culture, history, and lively community that resides in this small Louisiana town.
Explore the City
The bayou and boat homes provide a unique and scenic landscape in the Choctaw area.
The Louisiana Gumbo Festival in Chackbay celebrates the region's culinary heritage.
Historic Downtown Thibodaux features a vibrant area adorned with captivating street art.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,141
Average: $75,282
Education
4,274
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
7,314
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Thibodaux has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
48%
Non-Renters
52%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Thibodaux, LA is $1,192 for one bedroom, $1,267 for two bedrooms, and $1,510 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Thibodaux has decreased by -2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,192/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$1,141/month
619 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Thibodaux, LA is 11.5% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Thibodaux is 21.8% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $0 - $1,510. You can expect to pay 5.5% less for groceries, 17.8% less for utilities, and 3.1% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Thibodaux, LA is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Moderately Drivable
Drivability
60
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
274 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
216 Students
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
515 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
391 Students
Public
Grades K-12
494 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
271 Students
Bayou Community Academy Charter School
Public
Grades PK-8
515 Students
Public
Grades K-12
494 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
430 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
302 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,454 Students
Public
Grades K-12
494 Students
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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.