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Zachary

#3 in Best Suburbs to Raise a Family in Baton Rouge Area
  • A-
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Baton Rouge, LA
  • 28 reviews
    A-
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      C
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A-
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C
    12. Commute
      C
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    Zachary is a suburb of Baton Rouge with a population of 16,879. Zachary is in East Baton Rouge Parish and is one of the best places to live in Louisiana. Living in Zachary offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many families and young professionals live in Zachary and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Zachary are highly rated.
    About Zachary...
    Population
    16,879

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $214,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,090
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Zachary Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      508.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      39.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      67.1
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      346.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,991.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      151
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      18%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      15%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      23%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Zachary

    Jobs
    A-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,346
    National
    $55,322
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    Zachary Reviews

    28 reviews
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    Zachary has been an interesting little city for me. It is currently growing in residential and commercial buildings. As a result, the population is shooting up. People are very welcoming and it is very easy to get connected to local activities. There is not much in an entertainment way except for the Zachary High sports teams. Most of entertainment is in Baton Rouge, 30 minutes away. On the plus side, there are many different types of restaurants within the city limits. There are local and chain restaurants throughout the city. Overall, this is nice little town if you want to feel connected and at home.
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    Very strong sense of community and acceptance of diversity. Friendly to visitors and willing to try new things. Top-tier public education and sports programs.
    No fear of serious crime or avoidable neighborhoods. Not a gentrified attitude
    in town. No "power broker" local citizens who try to control things. Great sense
    of acceptable land use for residential and commercial.
    I have been a life long resident of Zachary. It is a great place to raise a family. Zachary High School is one of the top rated schools in the state of Louisiana. The neighbor hoods in the area are well maintained visually & safety wise. There are areas for country living & modern homes with the newest designs. Almost everything that you would like to do is nearby with a commute of only approximately 25 mintues to Baton Rouge. Zachary has been building up it's community with new restaurants, shops, & homes. Zachary is low on nightlife but makes up for that with the daytime activities provided. Overall, Zachary is not only a place to visit but a place you could call home.