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Waterproof, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Jefferson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
573
Population
819/sq mi density
$24,286
Median Income
$13,271 per capita
$48,400
Home Value
$137,467 Zillow
$474
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$24,286 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,400 home value, $474/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$48,400
83% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$474/mo
59% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
316
Median year built: 1972
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$48,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$137,467
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.3%
Owner-Occupied
30.7%
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:
$474/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1972
Average age of housing stock: 54 years
Homeownership Rate
69.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $48,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,467 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $474 |
| 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 | 69.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 316 |
| Median Year Built | 1972 |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |