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Housing Affordability in Central, LA
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 26.8%
- Louisiana 30.8%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 65.2%
- Louisiana 54.8%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 22.8%
- Louisiana 20.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,879/mo
- Louisiana $1,604/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more69265.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more2,30722.8%
- Renters paying 50% or more52449.3%
- Median rent as a share of income: 48.8%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 20.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $544/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central, LA | 26.8% | 65.2% | 22.8% | 48.8% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish | 35.8% | 56.8% | 22.5% | 33.9% |
| Louisiana | 30.8% | 54.8% | 20.6% | 32.8% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Central, LA?
- In Central, LA, 26.8% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Central compare with Louisiana?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Central is 26.8%, compared with 30.8% for Louisiana as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates