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What Is the Average Rent in Opelousas city, Louisiana?

$717/month 2.3%vs 2023 ($734)

City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Opelousas city, Louisiana is $717/month (±$37), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $105,100 (±$11,100), and the median household income is $32,964/year. The unemployment rate in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana was 4.3% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Housing Metrics for Opelousas city, Louisiana

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$717
Median Home Value$105,100
Median Household Income$32,964
Total Housing Units6,278
Renter-Occupied Units2,965
Renter-Occupied Share47%
Households Paying 50%+ Income685 households
Unemployment Rate(April 2026)4.3%

How does Opelousas city, Louisiana compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Louisiana.

Higher rent than 26% of cities in Louisiana · 266th of 357

Cheapest: Collinston village($290)
Priciest: Point Place CDP($2,697)
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1Point Place CDP$2,697
2Red Chute CDP$2,095
3Killian town$2,086
… 262 more …
266Opelousas city(you are here)$717
… 88 more …
355Collinston village$290
356Midway CDP$252
357Greensburg town$219

ZIP codes in Opelousas city

1 ZIP code overlap Opelousas city.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Opelousas city, Louisiana?

The median gross rent in Opelousas city, Louisiana is $717/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Opelousas city, Louisiana?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Opelousas city, Louisiana is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Opelousas city, Louisiana?

The median home value in Opelousas city, Louisiana is $105,100 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Opelousas city are rent-burdened?

In Opelousas city, Louisiana, 685 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Opelousas city, Louisiana?

The median household income in Opelousas city, Louisiana is $32,964/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $717 has a margin of error of ±$37. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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