Cost of Living in Concordia Parish, Louisiana
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Concordia Parish Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Concordia Parish ranks #2,020 of 3,144 counties for affordability (bottom 36%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Concordia Parish, Louisiana
Concordia's rent crushes low incomes
Concordia Parish residents spend 24.9% of their income on rent—the highest burden in our analysis and far above national averages. With a median household income of $37,349—50% below the national median—housing dominates Concordia's household finances.
Concordia's affordability crisis worst
At 24.9%, Concordia's rent-to-income ratio is Louisiana's worst, exceeding the state average by over 5 percentage points. This parish faces the state's most severe housing affordability challenge.
Concordia's income-to-rent mismatch
Concordia's median rent of $774 is higher than Caldwell ($756) and Catahoula ($724), yet its median income of $37,349 is among the state's lowest. This combination creates an affordability crisis unseen elsewhere in the region.
Housing devours Concordia budgets
Renters pay $774 monthly and homeowners pay $541 against a median income of $37,349—nearly 25% of income for renters, leaving little for other necessities. Concordia's housing burden ranks among America's worst.
Concordia demands stronger job market
Relocating to Concordia Parish requires securing employment well above the current median income of $37,349 to achieve reasonable affordability. Without significant income growth, housing will remain a crushing burden.
Cost of Living Advisory: Concordia Parish
Affordability Verdict
Housing in Concordia Parish is affordable. The median rent is $774/month against a median household income of $37,349, putting rent at 24.9% of income.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in Concordia Parish is $774/month, while owner costs run $541/month. Owning saves approximately $233/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $30,960/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $23,186/year. With a median household income of $37,349, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 33.0% of renter households in Concordia Parish are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Concordia Parish sits 8% more expensive than De Soto Parish ($719/month) in terms of median gross rent.
Affordability Calculator
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Rent Burden
24.9%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$871
per month
Owner Cost Burden
17.4%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Concordia Parish
Median home value is $102,400. Estimated monthly cost: $817 vs. your max of $871.
Rent Affordability Guide
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Based on the 30% rule for rent and 28% rule for housing costs (mortgage + owner costs). Mortgage estimate assumes 20% down, 7.2% interest, 30-year fixed.
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See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.
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