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Oberlin, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Allen Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,683
Population
384/sq mi density
$41,198
Median Income
$23,324 per capita
$95,700
Home Value
$108,615 Zillow
$425
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
289
Violent Crime/100K
2,188 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$41,198 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,700 home value, $425/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$95,700
66% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$425/mo
63% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.7%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
687
Median year built: 1982
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$95,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$108,615
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.7%
Owner-Occupied
42.3%
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:
$425/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1982
Average age of housing stock: 44 years
Homeownership Rate
57.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $95,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $108,615 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $425 |
| 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 | 57.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 687 |
| Median Year Built | 1982 |
| Rent Burden | 26.0% |