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Swartz, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Richland Parish County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
4,691
Population
576/sq mi density
$69,968
Median Income
$30,977 per capita
$190,600
Home Value
$148,254 Zillow
$991
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$69,968 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $991/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$190,600
32% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$991/mo
15% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,855
Median year built: 1986
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$190,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$148,254
Median Sale Price
$210,000
Median List Price
$254,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.1%
Owner-Occupied
22.9%
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:
$991/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
48 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
12.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$144
Active Inventory
8
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
51.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
65% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1986
Average age of housing stock: 40 years
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $190,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $148,254 |
| Median Sale Price | $210,000 |
| Median List Price | $254,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $991 |
| 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 | 48 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 12.5% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 8 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $144 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,855 |
| Median Year Built | 1986 |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |