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Patterson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Mary Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,801
Population
2,302/sq mi density
$48,002
Median Income
$21,779 per capita
$137,200
Home Value
$137,062 Zillow
$745
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
33
Violent Crime/100K
1,096 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,002 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,200 home value, $745/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
33 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$137,200
51% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$745/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
16% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,315
Median year built: 1989
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$137,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$137,062
Median Sale Price
$144,100
Median List Price
$125,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
55.2%
Owner-Occupied
44.8%
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:
$745/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
279 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
2
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$93
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1989
Average age of housing stock: 37 years
Homeownership Rate
55.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $137,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,062 |
| Median Sale Price | $144,100 |
| Median List Price | $125,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $93 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 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 | 279 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Active Inventory | 7 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $93 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 44.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 55.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,315 |
| Median Year Built | 1989 |
| Rent Burden | 35.1% |