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Fort Polk South, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,056
Population
1,312/sq mi density
$62,790
Median Income
$28,722 per capita
$1,175
Median Rent
23.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
603
Violent Crime/100K
7,494 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,790 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,175/mo
1% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
100% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,542
Median year built: 1995
Ownership vs. Renting
0.0%
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:
$1,175/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1995
Average age of housing stock: 31 years
Homeownership Rate
0.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $123,729 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,175 |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 0.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,542 |
| Median Year Built | 1995 |
| Rent Burden | 23.3% |