Cost of Living in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
These figures are county medians, not a personal budget. Use them to frame rent, ownership, and income tradeoffs, then account for household size, commute, financing, insurance, taxes, debt, and local availability before making a decision.
How LaSalle Parish Compares
Median monthly rent comparison
Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
LaSalle Parish ranks #538 of 3,142 counties for affordability (top 17%)
Sourced county brief
LaSalle Parish Rent-to-Income Percentage Below Louisiana Mean
The canonical rentToIncomePct in LaSalle Parish is 25.5%, as recorded in the official ACS B25071 GRAPI data. This figure is 7.2 percentage points lower than the Louisiana unweighted county mean of 32.7%. Median gross rent was estimated at $657 per month, which is $257 below the state unweighted county mean of $914. Median selected monthly owner costs for all owner-occupied units were $739, while the state unweighted county mean was $738. The median home value in the parish was $119,500, compared to the state unweighted county mean of $167,369. Renter-household income was reported at a median of $25,847. These figures represent a snapshot of data from the American Community Survey for the 2020-2024 period. See ACS table B25071 for the underlying estimate.
Source record
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25064 Median Gross Rent
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25071 GRAPI
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25077 Median Home Value
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25088 Selected Monthly Owner Costs
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates — B25119 Household Income by Tenure
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-brief-v1
Cost of Living Advisory: LaSalle Parish
Affordability Verdict
ACS B25071 estimates median gross rent at 25.5% of renter household income in LaSalle Parish, which is below the 30% affordability benchmark. This is a median percentage among renter-occupied units, not the share of households above a threshold.
Rent vs. Own
Median gross rent is $657 per month; median selected monthly owner costs are $739. These ACS medians describe different tenure groups and are not a personalized rent-versus-buy calculation.
Income Needed
Using the common 30% budgeting benchmark, $26,280 in annual gross income would allocate 30% to the county's median gross rent. This is a reproducible illustration, not evidence that a particular household can afford housing.
Regional Context
The Louisiana unweighted mean of county median rents is $914 per month. LaSalle Parish's $657 median is 28.2% below that comparison value.
Data version acs5-2020-2024 · Method cost-advisory-v2
Affordability Calculator
See how your income compares to housing costs in LaSalle Parish
Rent Burden
11.5%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,598
per month
Owner Cost Burden
12.9%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in LaSalle Parish
Median home value is $119,500. Estimated monthly cost: $954 vs. your max of $1,598.
Rent Affordability Guide
Income Needed Calculator
See how much you need to earn to comfortably afford housing
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
$0/yr
Needed to stay within recommended threshold
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana?
What is the median rent in LaSalle Parish?
Is LaSalle Parish affordable?
How does LaSalle Parish's rent compare to the state average?
What is the median home value in LaSalle Parish?
Counties with Similar Housing Costs
Planning a Move?
Researching the cost of living in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana? Compare moving quotes from top providers and save on your relocation.
Compare Moving QuotesCompare Mortgage Rates in LaSalle Parish
Whether you're buying in LaSalle Parish, Louisiana, or refinancing, compare rates from top lenders using the terms each lender provides.
See Today's RatesData: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2020-2024). Data is informational only and is not personalized financial advice.
CostByCounty participates in affiliate programs. We may earn a commission when you use our links, at no extra cost to you.