All Countries
Basile, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,096
Population
1,807/sq mi density
$49,167
Median Income
$14,878 per capita
$92,100
Home Value
$126,992 Zillow
$837
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,191
Violent Crime/100K
6,390 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$49,167 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,100 home value, $837/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,191 violent crimes/100K (213% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$92,100
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$837/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.4%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
707
Median year built: 1967
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$92,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$126,992
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.4%
Owner-Occupied
38.6%
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:
$837/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1967
Average age of housing stock: 59 years
Homeownership Rate
61.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $92,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $126,992 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $837 |
| 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 | 61.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 707 |
| Median Year Built | 1967 |
| Rent Burden | 26.3% |