St. James Parish: Housing & Real Estate
The median St. James Parish home is valued at $185,200, with median rent $801 (about the same as St. James Parish median $801; 1.2× below Louisiana median $992). That's about the same as the St. James Parish median ($185,200); 1.1× below the Louisiana median ($199,432).
- 2.8× annual income — home value vs. household income (vs Louisiana 3.2×).
- 19.3 years to break even renting at the median (vs Louisiana 17y).
Home Values & Rent
Median home value $185,200 — 0.9× the Louisiana median ($199,432). Median rent $801/month.
| Fair Market Rent · Studio rent | $704 |
|---|---|
| Fair Market Rent · One Br | $741 |
| Fair Market Rent · Two Br | $972 |
| Fair Market Rent · Three Br | $1,362 |
| Fair Market Rent · Four Br | $1,458 |
| Fair Market Rent · Year | FY2025 |
| Median Home Value | $185,200 (vs Louisiana $199,432) |
| Median Rent | $801 (vs Louisiana $992) |
Utilities
Electricity, water, and broadband infrastructure serving residents. Broadband percentages reflect the share of premises that can subscribe to service at the listed speed (FCC Form 477).
| Broadband Summary · Towns With Data | 13 |
|---|---|
| Broadband Summary · Towns With 90Pct Coverage | 13 |
| Electricity · Electricity rate (¢/kWh) | 11.73¢/kWh |
| Electricity · Customers | 2,147,745 |
| Electricity · Revenue Millions | $3,633 |
| Electricity · Year | 2024 |
| Mobile Summary · Towns With Data | 13 |
Sources: EIA Retail Sales 2024