Colfax, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Grant Parish County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,442 Population 968/sq mi density
$28,510 Median Income $16,107 per capita
$82,400 Home Value $130,479 Zillow
$582 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$28,510 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $582/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$82,400
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$582/mo
50% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
724
Median year built: 1971

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$82,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$130,479
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

59.8%
Owner-Occupied
40.2%
Renter-Occupied
60%
40%
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: $582/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
31.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
59.8%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$82,400
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$130,479

Rent

Census Median Rent$582
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-Occupied59.8%
Renter-Occupied40.2%
Homeownership Rate59.8%
Total Housing Units724
Median Year Built1971
Rent Burden31.4%