Port Sulphur, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Plaquemines Parish County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,529
Population
283/sq mi density
$54,342
Median Income
$20,927 per capita
$87,300
Home Value
$135,550 Zillow
70°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$54,342 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$87,300
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
38% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
621
Median year built: 2004
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$87,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$135,550
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.4%
Owner-Occupied
9.6%
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
29.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
4% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2004
Average age of housing stock: 22 years
Homeownership Rate
90.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $87,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $135,550 |
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 | 90.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 9.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 621 |
| Median Year Built | 2004 |
| Rent Burden | 29.7% |