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West Monroe, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Ouachita Parish County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
12,837
Population
1,599/sq mi density
$46,663
Median Income
$26,172 per capita
$174,400
Home Value
$192,584 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
915
Violent Crime/100K
7,328 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,663 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$174,400 home value, $815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
915 violent crimes/100K (141% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$174,400
38% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$815/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
43.9%
33% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,158
Median year built: 1976
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$174,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$192,584
Median Sale Price
$204,000
Median List Price
$199,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
43.9%
Owner-Occupied
56.1%
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
Census median rent:
$815/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,200/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
76 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
33.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$134
Active Inventory
15
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
1976
Average age of housing stock: 50 years
Homeownership Rate
43.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $174,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $192,584 |
| Median Sale Price | $204,000 |
| Median List Price | $199,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $815 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,200 |
| 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 | 76 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 15 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $134 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 43.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 43.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,158 |
| Median Year Built | 1976 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |