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Fifth Ward, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,104
Population
212/sq mi density
$49,788
Median Income
$30,823 per capita
$875
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,617
Violent Crime/100K
6,685 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,788 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,617 violent crimes/100K (326% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
9% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
553
Median year built: 1978
Ownership vs. Renting
59.8%
Owner-Occupied
40.2%
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:
$875/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
28% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
59.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,372 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 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 | 59.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 40.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 59.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 553 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 22.3% |