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Chatham, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jackson Parish County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
678
Population
685/sq mi density
$31,458
Median Income
$16,357 per capita
$45,000
Home Value
$168,584 Zillow
$688
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$31,458 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$45,000 home value, $688/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$45,000
84% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$688/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
38.9%
41% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
343
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$45,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$168,584
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
38.9%
Owner-Occupied
61.1%
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:
$688/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
14% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
38.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $45,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $168,584 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $688 |
| 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 | 38.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 38.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 343 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 26.8% |