Housing & Real Estate — Central, Louisiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 12,116 |
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| Occupied | 11,309 |
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| Vacant | 807 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 10,099 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 1,210 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $288,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$335,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,373/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $1,868/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | moderate |
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| Rent as % of Income | 18.4% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 58.8% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 2,709 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 2,040 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,389 |
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| Built before 1960 | 556 |
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| Median Year Built | 1989 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
