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Simpson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Vernon Parish County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
392
Population
48/sq mi density
$81,071
Median Income
$33,041 per capita
$147,100
Home Value
$161,945 Zillow
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
603
Violent Crime/100K
7,494 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$81,071 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
603 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$147,100
48% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
38% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
205
Median year built: 1983
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$147,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$161,945
Median Sale Price
$205,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
90.0%
Owner-Occupied
10.0%
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
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
104 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
25.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$137
Active Inventory
4
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
16% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1983
Average age of housing stock: 43 years
Homeownership Rate
90.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $147,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $161,945 |
| Median Sale Price | $205,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $137 |
Rent
| 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 | 104 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $137 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 90.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 10.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 90.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 205 |
| Median Year Built | 1983 |
| Rent Burden | 25.9% |