Livability Score

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/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.
There are not many amenities close to this location.
Fort Jackson Museum
Museum
Plaquemines Parks Project - Buras
Park
Community Prayer Center Park
Park
Fort Jackson Museum
Park
Family Dollar
Discount Store
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Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buras.
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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The cost of living in Buras is 75/100 - which is 17% lower than Louisiana.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D-
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Buras crime rates are 4,364 per 100k, which is 37% higher than Louisiana
Property Crime
3,611 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
753 crimes per 100k B-
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The median income in Buras is $53,050 - which is 16% higher than Louisiana.
Med. Household Income
$53,050 D-
Unemployment Rate
0.0% A+
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There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Buras Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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Buras home prices are $45,200 - which is 70% lower than Louisiana
Home Price
$45,200 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-38% F
Home Affordability
0.9x (home price to income ratio) A+
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The Buras graduation rate is 52% - which is 34% lower than Louisiana
School Test Scores
66% C+
High School Grad. Rates
52% F
South Plaquemines High School
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Buras? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Plaquemines Parks Project - Buras
      Community Prayer Center Park
      Fort Jackson Museum

      Entertainment

      Fort Jackson Museum

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Buras? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Buras.
      Drive to Work
      67%

      9% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Buras? The cost of living in Buras is 75/100 - which is 17% lower than Louisiana.
      Buras
      75

      25% less expensive than average

      Louisiana
      91

      9% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Buras? Buras crime rates are 4,364, which are 37% higher than Louisiana
      Total Crime
      4,364 per 100k people

      91% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 23

      91% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      170%

      Year over year crime is up

      C+ Employment

      What is the median income in Buras? The median income in Buras is $53,050 which is 16% higher than Louisiana.
      Median household income
      $53,0504% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $24,90417% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      0%

      100% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Buras a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Buras home prices? Buras home prices are $45,200 - which is 70% lower than Louisiana
      Median home value
      $45,20076% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $0100% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      94%

      47% higher than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Buras have good schools? The Buras graduation rate is 52% - which is 34% lower than Louisiana
      High school grad. rates
      52%

      38% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      66%

      36% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

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