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Lake Arthur, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson Davis Parish County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,599 Population 1,405/sq mi density
$41,333 Median Income $27,594 per capita
$77,600 Home Value $106,762 Zillow
$653 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 1,656 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$41,333 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,600 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$77,600
72% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$653/mo
44% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,129
Median year built: 1968

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$77,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$106,762
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

73.4%
Owner-Occupied
26.6%
Renter-Occupied
73%
27%
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: $653/mo

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
33.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1968
Average age of housing stock: 58 years
Homeownership Rate
73.4%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$77,600
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$106,762

Rent

Census Median Rent$653
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-Occupied73.4%
Renter-Occupied26.6%
Homeownership Rate73.4%
Total Housing Units1,129
Median Year Built1968
Rent Burden33.7%