How long is the commute from Jean Lafitte, LA?
Workers who live in Jean Lafitte, LA take an average of 32.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.6% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
4.8% of workers walk to work.
2.2% work from home.
3.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 32.3 minutes (±5.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 2.2%
- Households without a car
- 3.0%
How people in Jean Lafitte get to work
| Means of transportation | Jean Lafitte | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.6% (±7.1 points) | 76.5% | 78.6% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 4.8% (±3.3 points) | 10.9% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±5.4 points) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.8% (±4.3 points) | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.5% (±3.1 points) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 2.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.2% | 8.1% | 15.1% |
In Jean Lafitte, the average commute is higher than in Jefferson Parish (24.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Louisiana (25.7 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Jean Lafitte, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson Parish (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (0.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson Parish, Jean Lafitte ranks 1 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 84 of 408.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Jean Lafitte
| Vehicles available | Jean Lafitte | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.0% (±2.5 points) | 7.4% | 8.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.4% (±6.7 points) | 42.2% | 36.9% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 48.5% (±11.6 points) | 35.6% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 25.1% (±13.1 points) | 14.7% | 17.6% | 21.9% |
In Jean Lafitte, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Jefferson Parish (7.4%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (8.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Jean Lafitte
| Jean Lafitte | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 2.2% (±2.2 points) | 8.2% (±0.6 points) | 8.1% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.6% (±2.5 points) | 94.2% (±0.6 points) | 93.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.1% (±7.2 points) | 88.0% (±0.7 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Jean Lafitte, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson Parish (88.0%).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana (86.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Jean Lafitte
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Lafitte | — | 32.3 minutes (±5.0) | — |
| Woodmere | 6.1 mi | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) | Not measurably different |
| Estelle | 6.1 mi | 27.2 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| New Orleans Station | 6.9 mi | 18.6 minutes (±5.9) | Lower |
| Marrero | 9.2 mi | 23.2 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Belle Chasse | 9.4 mi | 26.4 minutes (±2.3) | Lower |
| Timberlane | 9.6 mi | 23.4 minutes (±2.5) | Lower |
| Harvey | 9.6 mi | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Westwego | 11 mi | 24.3 minutes (±4.0) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Orleans Station, LA (18.6 minutes), Marrero, LA (23.2 minutes), Belle Chasse, LA (26.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jean Lafitte | 32.3 minutes (±5.0) |
| 2 | Waggaman | 29.7 minutes (±2.7) |
| 3 | Woodmere | 29.3 minutes (±3.6) |
| 4 | Harvey | 28.7 minutes (±3.1) |
| 5 | Estelle | 27.2 minutes (±2.3) |
| 6 | Terrytown | 27.1 minutes (±2.0) |
| 7 | River Ridge | 26.2 minutes (±4.8) |
Showing 7 of 18 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jean Lafitte
How long is the average commute in Jean Lafitte?
Workers who live in Jean Lafitte, LA take an average of 32.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Jean Lafitte without a car?
3.0% of households in Jean Lafitte have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Jean Lafitte?
2.2% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Jean Lafitte worked from home, and 87.1% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jean Lafitte town, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jean Lafitte town, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jean Lafitte town, Louisiana
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Jean Lafitte town, Louisiana (place:38092, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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