Jean Lafitte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,223
Population
380/sq mi density
$61,703
Median Income
$29,876 per capita
$207,600
Home Value
$212,346 Zillow
$973
Median Rent
14.4% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$61,703 median income, 17.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$207,600 home value, $973/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$207,600
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$973/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
24% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
913
Median year built: 1990
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$207,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$212,346
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
81.1%
Owner-Occupied
18.9%
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:
$973/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
14.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
54% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1990
Average age of housing stock: 36 years
Homeownership Rate
81.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $207,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $212,346 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $973 |
| 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 | 81.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 18.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 81.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 913 |
| Median Year Built | 1990 |
| Rent Burden | 14.4% |