Housing data for Bogalusa, LA
Bogalusa, LA has an estimated 10,468 residents and 5,276 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a city in Washington Parish.
53.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $767 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−10.3%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 10,468 (±23)
- Housing units
- 5,276 (±326)
- Households that rent
- 53.0%
- Median gross rent
- $767
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −10.3%
What stands out in Bogalusa
Households that rent: 53.0% (±6.5 points) in Bogalusa, higher than in Washington Parish (30.7%).
Households that moved in since 2020: 35.8% (±7.4 points) in Bogalusa, higher than in Washington Parish (21.4%).
Median home value: $97,600 (±$16,024) in Bogalusa, lower than in Washington Parish ($155,700).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 7.6% (±3.9 points) in Bogalusa, higher than in Washington Parish (2.7%).
- Renters and owners in Bogalusa
- How long people stay in Bogalusa
- Home values in Bogalusa
- Types of homes in Bogalusa
Housing in Bogalusa at a glance
- Median rent: $767 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $777 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 70.9% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 53.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $30,749 median household income
- Home values: $97,600 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,136 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $472 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 7.6% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 52.9% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 66.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 5.2% rental vacancy rate
- Heating fuel: 50.4% heat with electricity
- Commute and cars: 25.4 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 912 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −10.3% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 35.8% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 4.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room
Bogalusa against Washington Parish, its state and the nation
| Bogalusa | Washington Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 10,468 (±23) | 45,120 (exact) | 4,611,961 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 5,276 (±326) | 21,439 (±45) | 2,108,902 (±333) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 53.0% (±6.5 points) | 30.7% (±3.0 points) | 32.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $767 (±$130) | $774 (±$46) | $1,064 (±$8) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $30,749 (±$7,836) | $45,380 (±$3,664) | $60,756 (±$408) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $97,600 (±$16,024) | $155,700 (±$10,722) | $216,500 (±$1,367) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $472 (±$59) | $507 (±$54) | $1,180 (±$13) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 66.6% (±8.1 points) | 46.8% (±3.9 points) | 46.2% (±0.4 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 25.4 minutes (±6.9) | 32.6 minutes (±3.0) | 25.7 minutes (±0.2) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 74.7% (±6.6 points) | 74.2% (±3.3 points) | 86.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 40.0 years (±4.8) | 40.9 years (±1.0) | 38.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
Bogalusa covers 9.5 square miles of land, about 1,101 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Bogalusa has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 11,673 (±50) | 10,468 (±23) | −10.3% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 6,154 (±354) | 5,276 (±326) | −14.3% | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $599 (±$87) | $767 (±$130) | +28.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $87,800 (±$9,332) | $97,600 (±$16,024) | +11.2% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $31,976 (±$5,636) | $30,749 (±$7,836) | −3.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $894 (±$201) | $1,136 (±$144) | +27.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $316 (±$32) | $472 (±$59) | +49.4% | Up after inflation |
| Households that rent | 48.7% (±5.4 points) | 53.0% (±6.5 points) | +4.3 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% (±4.1 points) | 5.2% (±3.3 points) | −1.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in Bogalusa
In 2025, the Bogalusa Police Department reported 912 violent and 3,144 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Washington Parish, the departments that report recorded 512 violent and 1,417 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
Places near Bogalusa
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Varnado | 8.5 mi | $829 | $106,300 | 41.3% |
| Sun | 9.0 mi | $883 | $160,700 | 15.1% |
| Angie | 13 mi | $618 | $104,200 | 27.0% |
| Franklinton | 18 mi | $808 | $188,500 | 59.0% |
| Hide-A-Way Lake | 19 mi | — | $195,300 | 0.0% |
| Poplarville | 20 mi | $732 | $168,100 | 41.3% |
| Picayune | 20 mi | $931 | $157,100 | 41.2% |
| Nicholson | 22 mi | $872 | $97,400 | 37.0% |
Places in Louisiana most like Bogalusa
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelousas | $717 | $105,100 | $32,964 | 47.2% |
| Eunice | $799 | $122,000 | $35,436 | 49.6% |
| Bastrop | $839 | $87,800 | $32,605 | 47.8% |
| Arcadia | $705 | $93,700 | $24,860 | 48.4% |
| Abbeville | $829 | $97,300 | $33,015 | 50.5% |
| St. Martinville | $765 | $100,100 | $36,130 | 43.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Louisiana.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Bogalusa, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $767 | $819 | $892 | $1,235 | $1,433 |
HUD income limits for Bogalusa, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $23,700 | $37,950 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $27,100 | $43,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $30,500 | $48,750 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $33,850 | $54,150 |
| 5 people | $36,600 | $36,600 | $58,500 |
| 6 people | $39,300 | $39,300 | $62,850 |
| 7 people | $42,000 | $42,000 | $67,150 |
| 8 people | $44,700 | $44,700 | $71,500 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Washington Parish, LA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $65,100.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bogalusa
What is the average rent in Bogalusa, LA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in Bogalusa is $767 (±$130) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in Bogalusa?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in Bogalusa, LA is $281 (±$10) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in Bogalusa rent-burdened?
70.9% of renting households in Bogalusa pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Bogalusa?
Bogalusa has an estimated 2,245 (±338) renting households, 53.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Bogalusa?
The median household income in Bogalusa is $30,749 (±$7,836) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Bogalusa, LA?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $97,600 (±$16,024) for owner-occupied homes in Bogalusa (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Bogalusa growing?
In Bogalusa, the number of residents went from 11,673 in 2015–2019 to 10,468 in 2020–2024 (−10.3%), a measurable decrease.
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bogalusa city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bogalusa city, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bogalusa city, Louisiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bogalusa city, Louisiana
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bogalusa city, Louisiana
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bogalusa city, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Bogalusa city, Louisiana
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Washington Parish, LA
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Washington Parish, LA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: Bogalusa Police Department (ORI LA0590100)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bogalusa city, Louisiana (place:08150, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .