Bienville Parish, Louisiana Housing Market
In Bienville Parish, Louisiana, the median home value is $99,500, with a median monthly rent of $606. This places Bienville Parish at #2923 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #58 within Louisiana.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $1,058
- Establishments: 277
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 18
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,640 (avg $51,967)
- Outflow: 4,502 (avg $52,456)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Bienville Parish · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71055 | 218.7 | +7.21% | 2025 |
| 2 | 71251 | 235.7 | +6.90% | 2024 |
| 3 | 71268 | 202.6 | +6.24% | 2022 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Bienville Parish | Louisiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $99,500 | $167,368 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $606 | $914 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 70.2% | 72.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 13.7 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Bienville Parish is 40.6% below the Louisiana state average and 56.3% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $606/month is 33.7% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 13.7, buying a home in Bienville 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.
Bienville Parish has an owner-occupancy rate of 70.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seminole County | Oklahoma | $99,500 | $752 |
| Brantley County | Georgia | $99,600 | $755 |
| Kemper County | Mississippi | $99,600 | $677 |
| Ziebach County | South Dakota | $99,600 | $734 |
| Wichita County | Kansas | $99,300 | $942 |
Other Counties in Louisiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish | $100,500 | $652 | 58.4% |
| Catahoula Parish | $101,800 | $821 | 78.0% |
| Madison Parish | $96,200 | $649 | 53.1% |
| Concordia Parish | $103,800 | $771 | 74.2% |
| Allen Parish | $104,500 | $775 | 74.0% |
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).