Kentwood, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Helena Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,057
Population
289/sq mi density
$32,074
Median Income
$20,315 per capita
$93,000
Home Value
$179,402 Zillow
$875
Median Rent
48.3% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,074 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,000 home value, $875/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$93,000
67% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$875/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
18% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
882
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$93,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$179,402
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
53.5%
Owner-Occupied
46.5%
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:
$875/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
48.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
56% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
53.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $93,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $179,402 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $875 |
| 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 | 53.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 882 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 48.3% |