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Clarks, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Caldwell Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
708
Population
738/sq mi density
$28,938
Median Income
$17,911 per capita
$56,800
Home Value
$154,139 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$28,938 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,800 home value, $780/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$56,800
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
9% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
211
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$56,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$154,139
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:
$780/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
3% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
71.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $56,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $154,139 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $780 |
| 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 | 211 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 32.0% |