RANK #582 / 1001 NAT · #15 / 21 LA · POP 430,920
1YR FORECAST: +0.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +27%
Grand Isle, Louisiana's only inhabited barrier island, offers miles of beaches and is known for world-class fishing and birding. Jefferson Parish, which includes Grand Isle, stretches from the southern shore of Lake Pontchartrain to the Gulf of Mexico, encompassing diverse landscapes of natural ridges, bayous, swamps, lakes, bays, and islands. It sits adjacent to New Orleans, with commute times often under 30 minutes due to well-connected roadways and public transit options, including bus services and a ferry. The parish also features extensive outdoor recreation, including Lafreniere Park on the Eastbank and Bayou Segnette State Park, offering hiking, fishing, boating, and camping.
Life in Jefferson Parish appeals to families and individuals seeking a balance between suburban living and access to urban amenities. The parish is home to the largest public school system in Louisiana. Recent economic development efforts focus on strengthening sectors such as energy, food and beverage, healthcare, and manufacturing. The redevelopment of the former Avondale Shipyard into a global logistics hub is a notable project, attracting investment and aiming for value-added manufacturing. These initiatives, alongside investments in infrastructure, contribute to the parish's economic landscape.
Jefferson Parish is one of 11 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +8.3% runs above the profile's typical -1.1%.
See all 11 Persistent Housing Weakness counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.8x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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UBE C1 Chemicals America Manufacturing Facility
UBE Corporation
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$500M | Under Construction |
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Sewerage Capital Improvement Program (SCIP)
Jefferson Parish
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$300M | Under Construction |
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Road Bond Program - East Bank
Jefferson Parish
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$250M | Under Construction |
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Road Bond Program - West Bank
Jefferson Parish
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$147M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Jefferson Parish scores 41/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#582). Median household income is $65,252 and job growth is running at +0.7%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Housing in Jefferson Parish is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $251,400 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.26, with rents averaging $1,190/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Population and employment in Jefferson Parish are both close to flat — population -0.4% YoY and jobs +0.7%. Home values shifted +8.3% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 2.71% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Jefferson Parish has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.
Home values climbed +8.3% year-over-year, which is a solid pace of appreciation. The median home in Jefferson Parish is now valued at $251,400. That kind of growth typically reflects sustained demand rather than speculative frenzy.