Cankton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
610
Population
299/sq mi density
$83,500
Home Value
$202,504 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$83,500
70% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$676/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
89.4%
37% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
256
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$83,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$202,504
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
89.4%
Owner-Occupied
10.6%
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:
$676/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
35% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
89.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $83,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $202,504 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $676 |
| 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 | 89.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 89.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 256 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 20.0% |