Housing & Real Estate — Opelousas, Louisiana
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 7,086 |
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| Occupied | 5,945 |
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| Vacant | 1,141 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 3,007 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 2,938 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $105,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$127,000 |
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| Median Rent | $734/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $199/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 | 26.7% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 42.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 448 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 657 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 583 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,774 |
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| Median Year Built | 1969 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
