Cost of Living in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How East Feliciana Parish Compares
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National Ranking
Affordability Rank
East Feliciana Parish ranks #454 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 14%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
Louisiana's most housing-affordable parish
East Feliciana residents spend just 12.3% of income on rent—well below the national affordability benchmark of 18% and among the best ratios nationally. With a median income of $72,899 approaching the U.S. average of $74,755, strong earnings combined with modest rents create genuine affordability.
Best affordability in the state
East Feliciana's 12.3% rent-to-income ratio is Louisiana's lowest, sitting 7.2 points below the state average of 19.5%. The parish median rent of $745 is the cheapest across these eight parishes while supporting above-average household incomes.
Rents lowest, income highest
East Feliciana rents at $745 monthly beat every comparable parish, while its $72,899 median income trails only East Baton Rouge ($63,075 is actually lower—East Feliciana's income ranks second). This combination creates the region's strongest affordability story.
Housing costs leave room to breathe
Renters paying $745 monthly dedicate just 12.3% of the $72,899 median income to housing, preserving substantial resources for other needs. Homeowners paying $631 monthly (10.4% of income) enjoy even greater flexibility, one of Louisiana's best ownership scenarios.
East Feliciana is the affordability winner
If housing costs concern you, East Feliciana delivers Louisiana's best rent-to-income ratio and median home value of $213,700 with strong local incomes backing it. This rural-suburban parish proves you don't need a big city to find genuine housing affordability.
Cost of Living Advisory: East Feliciana Parish
Affordability Verdict
East Feliciana Parish is affordable for renters, with a median gross rent of $745/month representing approximately 12.3% of median household income. The rent burden (GRAPI) stands at 19.0%.
Rent vs. Own
At $745/month rent versus $631/month in owner costs, owning is roughly $114/month cheaper — a 15% difference.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $29,800/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $27,043/year. With a median household income of $72,899, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 19.0% of renter households in East Feliciana Parish are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Within Louisiana, East Feliciana Parish is more affordable than West Carroll Parish by roughly 8% ($745/mo vs $692/mo).
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Rent Burden
12.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,701
per month
Owner Cost Burden
10.4%
of gross income
The median home in East Feliciana Parish may be a stretch
Median home value is $213,700. Estimated monthly cost: $1,706 vs. your max of $1,701.
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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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