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
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-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,129 |
| Median Year Built | 1968 |
| Rent Burden | 33.7% |
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