Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana Housing Market
In Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, the median home value is $122,400, with a median monthly rent of $757. This places Avoyelles Parish at #2591 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #45 within Louisiana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $803
- Establishments: 862
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 16
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,639 (avg $53,306)
- Outflow: 13,388 (avg $53,596)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Avoyelles Parish · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71351 | 211.0 | +8.67% | 2025 |
| 2 | 71328 | 211.0 | -4.65% | 2025 |
| 3 | 71360 | 208.1 | -0.06% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Avoyelles Parish | Louisiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $122,400 | $167,368 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $757 | $914 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.1% | 72.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.5 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Avoyelles Parish is 26.9% below the Louisiana state average and 46.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $757/month is 17.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.5, buying a home in Avoyelles Parish is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Avoyelles Parish has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.1%, compared to 72.2% in Louisiana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi County | Arkansas | $122,500 | $830 |
| Grant County | Indiana | $122,300 | $853 |
| Hardin County | Iowa | $122,500 | $795 |
| Yalobusha County | Mississippi | $122,300 | $667 |
| Prentiss County | Mississippi | $122,500 | $637 |
Other Counties in Louisiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabine Parish | $123,100 | $701 | 80.3% |
| Evangeline Parish | $124,600 | $681 | 66.2% |
| Red River Parish | $119,700 | $729 | 77.3% |
| LaSalle Parish | $119,500 | $657 | 80.6% |
| Morehouse Parish | $118,800 | $839 | 68.6% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).