Erath, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vermilion Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,865
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$45,526
Median Income
$29,827 per capita
$133,700
Home Value
$149,013 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
317 sunny days/yr
340
Violent Crime/100K
1,214 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,526 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$133,700
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$835/mo
28% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
906
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$133,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$149,013
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.5%
Owner-Occupied
34.5%
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:
$835/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
65.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $133,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $149,013 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $835 |
| 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 | 65.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 906 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |
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