Lawtell, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,044
Population
252/sq mi density
$49,274
Median Income
$26,254 per capita
$24,300
Home Value
$128,078 Zillow
68°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,274 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$24,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$24,300
91% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
41% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
532
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$24,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$128,078
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
92.5%
Owner-Occupied
7.5%
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
92.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $24,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $128,078 |
Rent
| 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 | 92.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 7.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 92.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 532 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |