Housing decision brief
Vermilion Parish, LA Housing Market
Vermilion Parish screens as a higher purchase price, below-state rent, a higher tax-rate signal market. Use the page as a decision brief, not just a price lookup, because local income, taxes, and data confidence change how affordable the county really is.
35th lowest home value out of 64 Louisiana counties with data | 31st lowest rent out of 63
Median home value
$159,700
Purchase-price signal from Census ACS.
Median rent
$802/mo
Gross rent, including utilities where reported.
Monthly owner cost
$582/mo
Owner costs before individual loan terms.
Decision snapshot
Read this county in four signals.
Buy screen
2.8x
Median home value divided by local household income.
Rent burden
30.0%
At or above the 30% burden threshold.
Rent vs own
$220/mo
Median owner cost screens below median rent.
Data confidence
1 note
Crime coverage is partial, so safety comparisons need source context.
What Works
Lower rent
$802/mo is At the Louisiana county median
Owning screens cheaper than renting
Median owner costs are $220/mo below median rent before individual mortgage terms.
What to Check
Tax rate needs attention
0.34% effective property-tax rate is No Louisiana county median comparison available
Water quality cross-check
Water quality grade is F. Review water data before treating housing cost as the full story.
Health context
Health score is 42.1 out of 100, so affordability should be weighed against local health indicators.
Crime data coverage
Crime data coverage is partial. Treat zero or low crime rates as incomplete until you check the source coverage.
Best Fit For
- Buyers comparing homes to local incomes
- Households weighing ownership against renting
Poor Fit For
- Buyers who will not investigate local water systems before moving
- Anyone treating reported crime rates as complete without source context
County vs State vs National
The county number only matters after you see the benchmark. These comparisons show where Vermilion Parish is genuinely cheap, where it is average, and where the hidden cost may be.
| Metric | County | State | U.S. | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Median home value Lower usually helps affordability. | $159,700 | $150,850 | $281,900 | 6% pressure6% above Louisiana county median |
Median gross rent Lower usually helps affordability. | $802 | $806 | $1,163 | Near state medianAt the Louisiana county median |
Monthly owner cost Lower usually helps affordability. | $582 | $595 | $1,672 | Near state median2% below Louisiana county median |
Median household income | $57,537 | $53,177 | $74,755 | 8% favorable8% above Louisiana county median |
Effective property-tax rate Lower usually helps affordability. | 0.34% | 0.00% | 1.02% | Needs dataNo Louisiana county median comparison available |
Rent burden Lower usually helps affordability. | 30.00% | 30.00% | N/A | Near state median30.00% of renter income goes to rent. |
Income Fit
A low price only helps if local income can carry the monthly cost. This panel compares the county income base with rent and owner-cost thresholds.
Rent cushion
+$25,457
Median income minus rent threshold.
Owner cushion
+$32,594
Median income minus owner-cost threshold.
Affordability Advisory
This turns the raw housing numbers into income and buy-versus-rent screens.
Affordability verdict
Vermilion Parish offers affordable rental housing at a median of $802/month , about 16.7% of the typical household income here.
Rent vs own
Renters in Vermilion Parish pay $802/month on average, compared to $582/month for homeowners. This market favors buyers by about 27%.
Income needed
To afford the median rent without exceeding 30% of gross income, a household needs to earn approximately $32,080/year. For owner costs at the 28% rule, the required income is roughly $24,943/year. With a median household income of $57,537, most households can comfortably afford rent here. Notably, 30.0% of renter households in Vermilion Parish are cost-burdened, spending more than 30% of income on housing.
Regional context
Within Louisiana, Vermilion Parish is more affordable than East Feliciana Parish by roughly 8% ($802/mo vs $745/mo).
Better Counties to Compare
Similar counties are matched on home value, rent, income, and state context. This is more useful than a simple nearest-price list.
| County | Home Value | Rent | Why compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iberville Parish, LA | $177,100 | $817/mo | Same-state comparison near $177,100 home value and $817/mo rent. |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, LA | $174,500 | $794/mo | Same-state comparison near $174,500 home value and $794/mo rent. |
| Iberia Parish, LA | $156,000 | $891/mo | Same-state comparison near $156,000 home value and $891/mo rent. |
| Jefferson Davis Parish, LA | $145,000 | $847/mo | Same-state comparison near $145,000 home value and $847/mo rent. |
| St. Martin Parish, LA | $151,000 | $865/mo | Same-state comparison near $151,000 home value and $865/mo rent. |
Data Confidence
- Crime coverage is partial, so safety comparisons need source context.
Next Checks
Housing Questions for Vermilion Parish
Is Vermilion Parish affordable for buying a home?
Is renting or owning cheaper in Vermilion Parish?
How much income do you need for housing in Vermilion Parish?
What should I double-check before moving to Vermilion Parish?
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023) — Informational only. Not financial or legal advice.