St. Rose: Economy & Jobs
$74,075 is the median household income in St. Rose (1.1× below St. Charles Parish median $80,897; 1.2× higher than Louisiana median $61,391), with homes at a median value of $238,900. The surrounding county supports 26,212 jobs (avg $97,088).
- $77,467 avg taxable income per return — similar than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $74,075 — above the Louisiana median ($61,391). Poverty rate 8.1% (U.S. average ~12.5%). 56% of renters spend more than half their income on rent ("severely cost-burdened" by HUD definition; U.S. ~24%).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 3.2× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Rent Pct Income | 13.5% |
| Affordability · Rent Affordability | affordable |
| Affordability · Pct Severely Rent Burdened | 56.2% |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.8% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $23,470 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $1,818,145 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $77,467 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $80,198 |
| Median Household Income | $74,075 (vs Louisiana $61,391) |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | mixed |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | middle-class |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $74,075 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. Unemployment rate 5.7% — above the U.S. average of ~4%. 8% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Mean Commute Min | 24.60 |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 7.5% |
| Commuter Profile · Profile | short commute |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 26,212 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $2,544,891,284 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $97,088 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 1,851,860 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% (vs Louisiana 6.6%) |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 15 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 9,912 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 660.80 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Animal Totals, Cattle, Honey, Poultry Totals |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 990 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 20,454 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 1,958,122 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 11 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 3 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 24 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 11 |
| Local Businesses · Beauty Salons | 4 |
| Local Businesses · Auto Repair | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Real Estate Offices | 7 |
| Local Businesses · Commercial Banks | 7 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 26 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 29 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 6 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 5 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (1)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (1)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Adel's Gas Stop 2 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Total In Area | 1 |
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER ST FRANCISVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP TRUST |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $354,387,860 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 6,743.95 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 52,549 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 79.0% |
|---|---|
| Pct Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Pct Walked | 7.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 39.4 years (vs Louisiana 37.9y) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 28.8% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 1 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12