Parks, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
838
Population
986/sq mi density
$66,250
Median Income
$28,555 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$134,645 Zillow
$518
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $518/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$162,500
42% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$518/mo
55% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
34% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
287
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$162,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$134,645
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
87.6%
Owner-Occupied
12.4%
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:
$518/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
17% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
87.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $162,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $134,645 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $518 |
| 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 | 87.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 12.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 87.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 287 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 25.8% |