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West Monroe, Louisiana Retirement Guide
established retirement community
67
Retirement Score
West Monroe, Louisiana at a Glance
- Median Home Price
- $164,200
- State Income Tax
- State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; partial pension exclusion.
- Avg January Low
- 39.9°F
- Cost of Living Index
- 90.5 (US avg = 100)
- Best For
- established retirement community
- RetireCityIQ Score
- 67 / 100
Retirement Data
Affordability
Cost of Living Index
90.5 (U.S. avg = 100)High confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Home Price
$164,200High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$794High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Taxes
Retirement Tax Score
45 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security fully exempt; partial pension exclusion.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated June 2026
Retiree Readiness (Sprint 2)
Care Access Score (proxy)
90.6 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score (proxy)
36.9 / 100High confidence
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Healthcare
Healthcare Access Score
90.6 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated June 2026
Climate
Avg July High
95.3°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated June 2026
Avg January Low
39.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated June 2026
Annual Precipitation
48.3"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated June 2026
Sunny Days / Year
305 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated June 2026
Safety
Safety Score
63.4 / 100High confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026
Walkability
Walk Score (proxy)
24.8 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
2.5 / 100High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Demographics
Population
12,987High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Age
35.5High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Age 65+
16.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Median Household Income
$47,129High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Community Profile
Owner-Occupied Housing
42.2%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Veterans
4.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Poverty Rate
28.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Diversity
White
51.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Black
42.7%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Hispanic/Latino
4.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
Asian
0.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated June 2026
10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)
Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in West Monroe using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.
Estimated monthly carrying cost
$356
Stress-case monthly carrying cost
$400
Median home price used: $164,200
Median rent reference: $794 / month
Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.
Local Professionals
Financial Advisors
FLETCHER FINANCIAL GROUP
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