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Bayou Vista, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,931
Population
2,184/sq mi density
$47,726
Median Income
$33,881 per capita
$152,700
Home Value
$146,819 Zillow
$928
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
125
Violent Crime/100K
1,828 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,726 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$152,700 home value, $928/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$152,700
46% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$928/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.7%
14% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,814
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$152,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$146,819
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.7%
Owner-Occupied
25.3%
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:
$928/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
36.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
74.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $152,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,819 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $928 |
| 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 | 74.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,814 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 36.3% |