Henderson, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,640 Population 548/sq mi density
$42,700 Median Income $23,145 per capita
$82,100 Home Value $112,882 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,700 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,100 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$82,100
71% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$720/mo
38% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
76.9%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
737
Median year built: 1978

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$82,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$112,882
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

76.9%
Owner-Occupied
23.1%
Renter-Occupied
77%
23%
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: $720/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
16.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
46% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
76.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$82,100
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$112,882

Rent

Census Median Rent$720
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-Occupied76.9%
Renter-Occupied23.1%
Homeownership Rate76.9%
Total Housing Units737
Median Year Built1978
Rent Burden16.6%