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Opelousas, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lafayette Parish County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,662
Population
1,620/sq mi density
$36,260
Median Income
$19,584 per capita
$113,000
Home Value
$128,078 Zillow
$734
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
2,455
Violent Crime/100K
8,019 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$36,260 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$113,000 home value, $734/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,455 violent crimes/100K (546% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$113,000
60% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$734/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,955
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$113,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$128,078
Median Sale Price
$64,250
Median List Price
$102,250
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
50.6%
Owner-Occupied
49.4%
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:
$734/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
100 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
31.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$26
Active Inventory
51
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $113,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $128,078 |
| Median Sale Price | $64,250 |
| Median List Price | $102,250 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $26 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $734 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 100 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 31.4% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Active Inventory | 51 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $26 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 50.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,955 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |