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Ruston, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Lincoln Parish County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
22,224
Population
1,049/sq mi density
$32,765
Median Income
$21,929 per capita
$226,700
Home Value
$222,018 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
65°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
384
Violent Crime/100K
3,057 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$32,765 median income, 1.8% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.8 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
384 violent crimes/100K (1% above avg)
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$226,700
20% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
36.7%
44% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
9,151
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$226,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$222,018
Median Sale Price
$297,735
Median List Price
$277,250
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
36.7%
Owner-Occupied
63.3%
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:
$819/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,153/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
63 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
6
Price Drops
20.7%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$161
Active Inventory
58
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
41.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
36.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $226,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,018 |
| Median Sale Price | $297,735 |
| Median List Price | $277,250 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $161 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,153 |
| 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 | 63 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 20.7% |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Active Inventory | 58 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $161 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 36.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 63.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 36.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 9,151 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 41.2% |