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Hessmer, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Rapides Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
904
Population
1,089/sq mi density
$50,179
Median Income
$29,558 per capita
$160,600
Home Value
$138,372 Zillow
$904
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
1,617
Violent Crime/100K
6,685 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$50,179 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$160,600 home value, $904/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,617 violent crimes/100K (326% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$160,600
43% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$904/mo
22% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
17% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
303
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$160,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$138,372
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
54.3%
Owner-Occupied
45.7%
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:
$904/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
0% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
54.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $160,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,372 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $904 |
| 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 | 54.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 54.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 303 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 30.9% |