St. Joseph, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
709
Population
797/sq mi density
$33,864
Median Income
$21,182 per capita
$56,100
Home Value
$137,467 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$33,864 median income, 11.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,100 home value, $746/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$56,100
80% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$746/mo
36% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
439
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$56,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$137,467
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.5%
Owner-Occupied
36.5%
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:
$746/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $56,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,467 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $746 |
| 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 | 63.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 439 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |