Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Opelousas city, Louisiana?
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
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $717 |
| Median Home Value | $105,100 |
| Median Household Income | $32,964 |
| Total Housing Units | 6,278 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 2,965 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 47% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 685 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
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Point Place CDP | $2,697 |
| 2 | Red Chute CDP | $2,095 |
| 3 | Killian town | $2,086 |
| … 262 more … | ||
| 266 | Opelousas city(you are here) | $717 |
| … 88 more … | ||
| 355 | Collinston village | $290 |
| 356 | Midway CDP | $252 |
| 357 | Greensburg town | $219 |
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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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