All Countries
Ville Platte, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Evangeline Parish County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
6,299
Population
1,567/sq mi density
$28,874
Median Income
$16,796 per capita
$88,100
Home Value
$108,544 Zillow
$678
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
313 sunny days/yr
128
Violent Crime/100K
5,833 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$28,874 median income, 11.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,100 home value, $678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$88,100
69% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$678/mo
42% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
44.7%
32% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,318
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$88,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$108,544
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
44.7%
Owner-Occupied
55.3%
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:
$678/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
44.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $88,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $108,544 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $678 |
| 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 | 44.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 55.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 44.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,318 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 32.6% |