Plain Dealing, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Bossier Parish County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
852
Population
539/sq mi density
$31,298
Median Income
$21,468 per capita
$99,700
Home Value
$131,317 Zillow
$493
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
64°F
Avg Temperature
3,093
Violent Crime/100K
573 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$31,298 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$99,700 home value, $493/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
3,093 violent crimes/100K (714% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$99,700
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$493/mo
58% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.0%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
517
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$99,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$131,317
Redfin Median Sale
$32,000
Median Sale Price
$32,000
Median List Price
$282,450
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.0%
Owner-Occupied
37.0%
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:
$493/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$32,000
Median Days on Market
88 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.7%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
80.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$24
Active Inventory
5
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
15% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
63.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $99,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $131,317 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $32,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $32,000 |
| Median List Price | $282,450 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $24 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $493 |
| 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 | 88 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.7% |
| Price Drops | 80.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 5 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $24 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 517 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 26.4% |