Ama, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,473
Population
421/sq mi density
$70,652
Median Income
$29,949 per capita
$213,300
Home Value
$237,953 Zillow
$1,151
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$70,652 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$213,300 home value, $1,151/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$213,300
24% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,151/mo
1% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
86.9%
33% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
570
Median year built: 1988
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$213,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$237,953
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
86.9%
Owner-Occupied
13.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,151/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1988
Average age of housing stock: 38 years
Homeownership Rate
86.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $213,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $237,953 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,151 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 86.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 13.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 86.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 570 |
| Median Year Built | 1988 |
| Rent Burden | 33.1% |