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Palmetto, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Landry Parish County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
127
Population
143/sq mi density
$26,615
Median Income
$53,462 per capita
68°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
832
Violent Crime/100K
1,830 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$26,615 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
832 violent crimes/100K (119% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
23% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
122
Median year built: 1973
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
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
50.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $77,942 |
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 | 50.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 49.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 50.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 122 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |