RANK #380 / 1001 NAT · #11 / 21 LA · POP 148,115
1YR FORECAST: +0.5%
5YR OUTLOOK: +30%
Livingston Parish, Louisiana, is known for its blend of rural charm and suburban convenience, with Denham Springs standing out as its largest city and a hub for antique shopping. Located just east of Baton Rouge, the parish offers a commute of around 30 minutes to the capital city, with Interstate 12 providing a main artery for travel. The community maintains a family-oriented atmosphere, and its landscape features diverse natural beauty, from rolling pine and hardwood forests in the north to cypress forests and marshes bordering Lake Maurepas and the Amite River in the south. Outdoor recreation is a significant draw, with over 400 miles of navigable waterways for fishing, boating, and kayaking, alongside parks like Tickfaw State Park offering hiking and camping.
Life in Livingston Parish often appeals to families, drawn by its highly-rated public schools and a sense of community. The parish has experienced significant population growth, attracting residents seeking a balance between natural surroundings and access to urban amenities. The local economy is seeing development across various sectors, including commercial and industrial projects. Recent approvals include new commercial ventures, infrastructure improvements, and expansions in manufacturing and fabrication, contributing to job creation and economic strengthening.
Livingston Parish is one of 75 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +3.3% runs above the profile's typical +0.8%.
See all 75 Affordable Slow Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 23.2x — 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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Pelican Sequestration Hub
1PointFive (Oxy)
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$500M | Proposed |
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Livingston Energy Storage Project
Vesper Energy
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$50M | Planned |
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Juban Crossing Mixed-Use Development
Dantin Bruce Development
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$50M | Approved |
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Epic Piping Manufacturing Expansion
Epic Piping, LLC (Bernhard Capital Partners)
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$25M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
With a Boom Town Index score of 62/100, Livingston Parish sits in the upper half of all 1001 ranked counties. and median household income stands at $80,122 — indicators that suggest solid fundamentals even if it's not among the fastest-growing counties in LA.
Housing in Livingston Parish is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $230,600 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.35, with rents averaging $1,151/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Livingston Parish's population is growing — up +1.7% YoY — while the job market is roughly flat (employment change of +0.4%). Home values shifted +3.3% over the past year. In-migration is outpacing local hiring, which often points to remote workers or retirees driving the headcount.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.68% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Livingston Parish has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.