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Charenton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,295
Population
261/sq mi density
$55,781
Median Income
$24,910 per capita
$125,000
Home Value
$95,399 Zillow
$938
Median Rent
22.1% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
2,626 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$55,781 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 home value, $938/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$125,000
56% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$938/mo
19% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
569
Median year built: 1995
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$125,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$95,399
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
71.3%
Owner-Occupied
28.7%
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:
$938/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
29% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1995
Average age of housing stock: 31 years
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $125,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $95,399 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $938 |
| 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 | 71.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 28.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 71.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 569 |
| Median Year Built | 1995 |
| Rent Burden | 22.1% |