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Natchitoches, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Natchitoches Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
17,682
Population
763/sq mi density
$38,731
Median Income
$23,380 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$182,275 Zillow
$777
Median Rent
38.0% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
997
Violent Crime/100K
6,880 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,731 median income, 4.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
997 violent crimes/100K (162% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$188,400
33% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$777/mo
33% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
34% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
7,811
Median year built: 1980
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$188,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$182,275
Median Sale Price
$197,500
Median List Price
$264,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
42.9%
Owner-Occupied
57.1%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$634/mo
1 Bedroom
$705/mo
2 Bedroom
$925/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,146/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,373/mo
Census median rent:
$777/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
62 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
8.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$105
Active Inventory
37
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
38.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
23% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1980
Average age of housing stock: 46 years
Homeownership Rate
42.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $188,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $182,275 |
| Median Sale Price | $197,500 |
| Median List Price | $264,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $105 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $777 |
| FMR Studio | $634 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $705 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $925 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,146 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,373 |
Market
| Days on Market | 62 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 8.1% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 37 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $105 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 42.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 57.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 42.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 7,811 |
| Median Year Built | 1980 |
| Rent Burden | 38.0% |