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Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
941
Population
267/sq mi density
$67,673
Median Income
$37,588 per capita
$134,600
Home Value
$160,723 Zillow
67°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,673 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,600 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$134,600
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
5% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
601
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$134,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$160,723
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
68.9%
Owner-Occupied
31.1%
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
19.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
38% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
68.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $134,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,723 |
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 | 68.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 31.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 68.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 601 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 19.3% |