Housing by town in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has 5 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $848 (±$57) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.9% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $635 in 2015–2019 (+33.5%; No measurable change after inflation).
Jennings has the highest median gross rent ($881) and Elton the lowest ($499).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $848 (±$57)
- Households that rent
- 22.9%
- Median household income
- $57,341
- Places
- 5
Cities, towns and townships in Jefferson Davis Parish
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elton | $499 | 26.4% | $37,575 | $84,900 | $200 or less |
| Fenton | $631 | 37.4% | $22,438 | $96,300 | — |
| Jennings | $881 | 35.9% | $48,558 | $136,700 | $281 |
| Lake Arthur | $723 | 33.7% | $53,920 | $83,600 | $288 |
| Welsh | $576 | 17.2% | $78,185 | $174,900 | $351 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $16,700 | $27,800 | $44,450 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $31,750 | $50,800 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $35,700 | $57,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $39,650 | $63,450 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $42,850 | $68,550 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $46,000 | $73,650 |
| 7 people | $49,200 | $49,200 | $78,700 |
| 8 people | $52,350 | $52,350 | $83,800 |
How the places in Jefferson Davis Parish rank across Louisiana
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Police departments in Jefferson Davis Parish, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis Parish Sheriff's Office | 16,497 | 42 | 136 |
| Jennings Police Department | 9,155 | 88 | 265 |
| Welsh Police Department | 3,261 | — | — |
| Lake Arthur Police Department | 2,557 | 0 | 2 |
No county-wide total is published here: the departments that reported every month serve less than 90% of the residents the FBI counts for the county, so a total would leave too many out.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
ZIP codes in Jefferson Davis Parish
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70546 | 15,242 | $926 | $153,100 | $52,229 | 29.6% |
| 70591 | 5,983 | $579 | $159,100 | $78,393 | 10.2% |
| 70549 | 3,874 | $733 | $115,100 | $57,692 | 24.0% |
| 70532 | 2,434 | $636 | $99,700 | $44,095 | 27.9% |
| 70581 | 958 | — | $163,600 | $71,176 | 32.5% |
| 70650 | 218 | — | — | — | 39.5% |
| 70640 | 196 | $619 | $96,600 | $21,938 | 34.8% |
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Questions about Jefferson Davis Parish
Which place in Jefferson Davis Parish has the highest rent?
Jennings has the highest median gross rent, $881 (±$86) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Jefferson Davis Parish has the lowest rent?
Elton has the lowest median gross rent, $499 (±$390) a month.
What is the median rent in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana?
The median gross rent in Jefferson Davis Parish is $848 (±$57) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Jefferson Davis Parish, 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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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.
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