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Gonzales, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ascension Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
12,748
Population
1,392/sq mi density
$66,152
Median Income
$34,546 per capita
$212,800
Home Value
$285,413 Zillow
$1,550
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
558
Violent Crime/100K
8,528 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$66,152 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$212,800 home value, $1,550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$212,800
25% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,550/mo
33% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
68.7%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,782
Median year built: 1991
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$212,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$285,413
Median Sale Price
$279,420
Median List Price
$274,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.7%
Owner-Occupied
31.3%
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:
$1,550/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,825/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
18.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$165
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1991
Average age of housing stock: 35 years
Homeownership Rate
68.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $212,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,413 |
| Median Sale Price | $279,420 |
| Median List Price | $274,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $165 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,550 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,825 |
| 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 | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 18.1% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $165 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 68.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,782 |
| Median Year Built | 1991 |
| Rent Burden | 25.3% |