Cost of Living in Sabine Parish, Louisiana
At a Glance
Rent burden measured as median gross rent as a percentage of renter household income (Census ACS B25071)
How Sabine Parish Compares
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Detailed Housing Stats
National Ranking
Affordability Rank
Sabine Parish ranks #330 of 3,144 counties for affordability (top 10%)
Data Story
About Cost of Living in Sabine Parish, Louisiana
Sabine offers Louisiana's best rent value
Sabine Parish achieves the lowest rent-to-income ratio of any Louisiana parish profiled here at just 15.3%, well below the national affordability threshold. With median rent of only $664 monthly and household income of $52,047, Sabine delivers exceptional housing value for renters statewide.
Top tier for Louisiana affordability
Sabine Parish leads Louisiana parishes in rental affordability with a 15.3% rent-to-income ratio—significantly better than the state average of 19.5%. The combination of the lowest median rent surveyed at $664 and solid income of $52,047 makes Sabine a standout value destination within the state.
Sabine's rents are measurably cheaper
Sabine Parish renters pay $664 monthly—$172 less than Richland Parish and $67 less than Red River Parish—despite comparable local incomes. This rent advantage compounds across the year to roughly $2,000 in savings, making Sabine the clear rental bargain among these northeastern parishes.
Rent stays remarkably low here
Sabine renters dedicate just 15.3% of income to housing at $664 monthly, while homeowners spending $535 claim just 12.3% of income—among the tightest ratios statewide. The median home value of $129,400 offers strong value-to-income ratios for buyers ready to make the leap.
Sabine Parish is a hidden affordability gem
If affordability is your priority, Sabine Parish delivers the lowest rents and best rent-to-income ratios in northeastern Louisiana, with median home values under $130,000. Both renters and buyers will find Sabine offers more housing breathing room than virtually any other Louisiana parish in this survey.
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Affordability Verdict
Sabine Parish is affordable for renters, with a median gross rent of $664/month representing approximately 15.3% of median household income. The rent burden (GRAPI) stands at 30.0%.
Rent vs. Own
Renters in Sabine Parish pay $664/month on average, compared to $535/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 19%.
Income Needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $26,560/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $22,929/year. With a median household income of $52,047, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 30.0% of renter households in Sabine Parish are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional Context
Compared to Tensas Parish where rent averages $613/month, Sabine Parish is approximately 8% more expensive.
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Rent Burden
15.3%
of gross income
Max Housing (28% Rule)
$1,214
per month
Owner Cost Burden
12.3%
of gross income
You can likely afford the median home in Sabine Parish
Median home value is $129,400. Estimated monthly cost: $1,033 vs. your max of $1,214.
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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