Housing by town in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana has 9 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,109 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.2% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $832 in 2015–2019 (+33.3%; Up after inflation).
Carlyss has the highest median gross rent ($1,358) and DeQuincy the lowest ($760).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,109 (±$31)
- Households that rent
- 27.2%
- Median household income
- $67,564
- Places
- 9
Cities, towns and townships in Calcasieu Parish
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlyss | $1,358 | 25.8% | $78,179 | $173,200 | $1,189 |
| DeQuincy | $760 | 39.7% | $44,281 | $124,500 | $200 or less |
| Iowa | $1,098 | 19.3% | $59,779 | $249,200 | $624 |
| Lake Charles | $1,109 | 39.1% | $59,235 | $214,300 | $774 |
| Moss Bluff | $1,324 | 19.0% | $92,036 | $252,900 | $1,603 |
| Prien | $1,292 | 14.7% | $87,292 | $278,000 | $1,399 |
| Sulphur | $994 | 25.4% | $61,760 | $182,900 | $807 |
| Vinton | $947 | 50.9% | $41,875 | $106,800 | $200 or less |
| Westlake | $1,049 | 24.6% | $68,381 | $166,100 | $525 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $19,550 | $32,550 | $52,100 |
| 2 people | $22,350 | $37,200 | $59,550 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $41,850 | $67,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $46,500 | $74,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $50,250 | $80,400 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $53,950 | $86,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $57,700 | $92,300 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $61,400 | $98,250 |
How the places in Calcasieu Parish rank across Louisiana
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Crime reported to police in Calcasieu Parish
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,433 | 740 | 6,471 | 3,343 | 193,577 | 6 of 7 |
| 2024 | 1,269 | 637 | 5,437 | 2,730 | 199,126 | 6 of 7 |
| 2025 | 1,249 | 615 | 5,080 | 2,499 | 203,243 | 6 of 7 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Calcasieu Parish recorded 1,249 violent and 5,080 property crimes, 615 and 2,499 per 100,000 residents.
Departments serving 99% of the residents the FBI counts for the county reported every month that year; the rest are left out of these totals.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Calcasieu Parish, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office | 91,876 | 560 | 2,372 |
| Lake Charles Police Department | 80,280 | 534 | 1,946 |
| Sulphur Police Department | 20,277 | 63 | 549 |
| Westlake Police Department | 4,683 | 16 | 73 |
| Iowa Police Department | 3,087 | 49 | 59 |
| Vinton Police Department | 3,040 | 27 | 81 |
| De Quincy Police Department | 2,813 | — | — |
ZIP codes in Calcasieu Parish
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70605 | 40,482 | $1,309 | $308,700 | $86,015 | 27.7% |
| 70601 | 30,872 | $930 | $162,200 | $49,992 | 41.1% |
| 70663 | 27,799 | $908 | $180,600 | $64,707 | 19.7% |
| 70607 | 27,080 | $1,128 | $181,100 | $60,351 | 33.5% |
| 70611 | 22,124 | $1,300 | $258,300 | $101,844 | 13.9% |
| 70665 | 13,222 | $1,407 | $236,800 | $86,573 | 17.8% |
| 70615 | 12,980 | $1,099 | $140,400 | $40,047 | 38.4% |
| 70647 | 12,736 | $1,110 | $270,900 | $71,045 | 11.2% |
| 70669 | 9,552 | $1,075 | $172,800 | $69,106 | 21.3% |
| 70633 | 8,486 | $774 | $180,300 | $67,203 | 21.7% |
| 70668 | 6,169 | $952 | $128,800 | $49,455 | 25.5% |
| 70661 | 1,861 | $403 | $83,700 | $24,917 | 28.6% |
| 70646 | 877 | — | $165,400 | $128,906 | 0.0% |
| 70609 | 357 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Calcasieu Parish
What is the crime rate in Calcasieu Parish?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Calcasieu Parish recorded 615 violent and 2,499 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,249 violent and 5,080 property crimes in all).
Which place in Calcasieu Parish has the highest rent?
Carlyss has the highest median gross rent, $1,358 (±$92) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Calcasieu Parish has the lowest rent?
DeQuincy has the lowest median gross rent, $760 (±$218) a month.
What is the median rent in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana?
The median gross rent in Calcasieu Parish is $1,109 (±$31) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Lake Charles, LA HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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