St. Helena Parish, Louisiana Housing Market
In St. Helena Parish, Louisiana, the median home value is $77,300, with a median monthly rent of $870. This places St. Helena Parish at #3097 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #64 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: $1,085
- Establishments: 122
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 14
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,442 (avg $47,217)
- Outflow: 4,361 (avg $46,562)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in St. Helena Parish · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 70444 | 196.2 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | St. Helena Parish | Louisiana Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $77,300 | $167,368 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $870 | $914 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.0% | 72.2% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 7.4 | 15.1 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in St. Helena Parish is 53.8% below the Louisiana state average and 66.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $870/month is 4.8% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 7.4, buying a home in St. Helena 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.
St. Helena Parish has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.0%, compared to 72.2% in Louisiana and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox County | Texas | $77,300 | $521 |
| Knott County | Kentucky | $77,000 | $756 |
| Garza County | Texas | $77,800 | $838 |
| Appling County | Georgia | $76,700 | $739 |
| Phillips County | Arkansas | $78,200 | $737 |
Other Counties in Louisiana
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Parish | $82,100 | $674 | 68.8% |
| Tensas Parish | $86,300 | $601 | 74.2% |
| Caldwell Parish | $93,300 | $830 | 68.9% |
| West Carroll Parish | $94,400 | $740 | 76.1% |
| Madison Parish | $96,200 | $649 | 53.1% |
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).