Cost of Living in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How East Carroll Parish Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
East Carroll Parish ranks #357 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 11%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in East Carroll Parish, Louisiana
Housing absorbs over one-third of income
East Carroll Parish faces the steepest housing burden in this analysis: residents spend 32.5% of their income on rent, nearly double the national affordability threshold of 18%. With a median household income of just $28,321—well below the national average of $74,755—housing consumes a crushing share of resources.
Louisiana's least affordable parish
East Carroll's 32.5% rent-to-income ratio places it among Louisiana's most unaffordable parishes, far exceeding the state average of 19.5%. The parish median rent of $767 may seem cheap in absolute terms, but paired with the lowest median income here, it creates severe affordability strain.
Low rents, but lower incomes
While East Carroll's median rent of $767 undercuts most comparable parishes, its median household income of $28,321 is the lowest across these eight counties. Neighboring Franklin Parish ($44,103 median income) and Grant Parish ($61,112) offer significantly stronger earning potential.
Rent dominates household budgets
At $767 monthly rent against a $28,321 annual income, renters allocate 32.5% to housing alone, leaving little for other necessities. Owner costs run only $509 monthly, but the rural economy limits homeownership gains for most households.
Limited affordability for remote workers
East Carroll offers rock-bottom rents and home prices ($87,400 median), but severe income constraints make this parish a risky choice unless you bring significant remote income. Job seekers should explore neighboring parishes with stronger wage bases before settling here.
Cost of Living Advisory: East Carroll Parish
Affordability Verdict
East Carroll Parish offers stretched rental housing at a median of $767/month — about 32.5% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs. Own
The median rent in East Carroll Parish is $767/month, while owner costs run $509/month. Owning saves approximately $258/month.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $30,680/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $21,814/year. With a median household income of $28,321, the median income falls short of the rent-affordability threshold. Notably, 51.0% of renter households in East Carroll Parish are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Lincoln Parish where rent averages $821/month, East Carroll Parish is approximately 7% less expensive.
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Rent Burden
32.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$661
per month
Owner Cost Burden
21.6%
of gross income
The median home in East Carroll Parish may be a stretch
Median home value is $87,400. Estimated monthly cost: $698 vs. your max of $661.
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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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