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Sulphur, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
21,004
Population
1,869/sq mi density
$58,044
Median Income
$30,014 per capita
$175,200
Home Value
$197,057 Zillow
$1,015
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
327
Violent Crime/100K
4,381 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,044 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$175,200 home value, $1,015/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
327 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$175,200
38% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,015/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
11% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,280
Median year built: 1977
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$175,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$197,057
Median Sale Price
$184,000
Median List Price
$205,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
72.8%
Owner-Occupied
27.2%
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:
$1,015/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,299/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
62 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
21
Price Drops
17.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$106
Active Inventory
104
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1977
Average age of housing stock: 49 years
Homeownership Rate
72.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $175,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $197,057 |
| Median Sale Price | $184,000 |
| Median List Price | $205,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $106 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,015 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,299 |
| 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 | 62 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 17.3% |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Active Inventory | 104 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $106 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 72.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 27.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 72.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,280 |
| Median Year Built | 1977 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |