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Elton, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,132
Population
682/sq mi density
$36,211
Median Income
$23,034 per capita
$88,000
Home Value
$121,703 Zillow
$493
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
2,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$36,211 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $493/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$88,000
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$493/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
74.8%
14% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
665
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$88,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$121,703
Median Sale Price
$135,000
Median List Price
$84,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
74.8%
Owner-Occupied
25.2%
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:
$493/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
50.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$77
Active Inventory
2
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
74.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $88,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $121,703 |
| Median Sale Price | $135,000 |
| Median List Price | $84,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $77 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $493 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 0 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 2 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $77 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 74.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 25.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 74.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 665 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.4% |