Bernice, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,170
Population
361/sq mi density
$24,278
Median Income
$19,939 per capita
$90,300
Home Value
$109,581 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
37.1% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$24,278 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$90,300 home value, $680/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$90,300
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$680/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
1% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
694
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$90,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$109,581
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
66.0%
Owner-Occupied
34.0%
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:
$680/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
37.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
20% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $90,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $109,581 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| 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 | 66.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 66.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 694 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 37.1% |