Chataignier, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
348
Population
552/sq mi density
$36,528
Median Income
$24,924 per capita
$91,400
Home Value
$96,965 Zillow
$790
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,528 median income, 12.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,400 home value, $790/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$91,400
68% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
37.4%
43% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
208
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$91,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$96,965
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
37.4%
Owner-Occupied
62.6%
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:
$790/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
37.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $91,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $96,965 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $790 |
| 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 | 37.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 62.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 37.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 208 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |