Kaplan, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,271 Population 1,833/sq mi density
$36,578 Median Income $24,667 per capita
$153,800 Home Value $140,866 Zillow
$782 Median Rent 47.5% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$36,578 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$153,800 home value, $782/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$153,800
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$782/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
60.7%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,985
Median year built: 1968

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$153,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$140,866
Redfin Median Sale
$84,750
Median Sale Price
$84,750
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

60.7%
Owner-Occupied
39.3%
Renter-Occupied
61%
39%
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: $782/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$84,750
Median Days on Market
172 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
57.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$69
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
47.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
53% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
60.7%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$153,800
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$140,866
Redfin Median Sale$84,750
Median Sale Price$84,750
Price Per Sq Ft$69

Rent

Census Median Rent$782
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 Market172
Sale-to-List Ratio0.9%
Price Drops57.1%
Homes Sold4
Active Inventory7
Price Per Sq Ft$69

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied60.7%
Renter-Occupied39.3%
Homeownership Rate60.7%
Total Housing Units1,985
Median Year Built1968
Rent Burden47.5%