Housing by town in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
St. Mary Parish, Louisiana has 8 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $848 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $781 in 2015–2019 (+8.6%; Down after inflation).
Charenton has the highest median gross rent ($1,052) and Berwick the lowest ($493).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $848 (±$36)
- Households that rent
- 31.4%
- Median household income
- $52,576
- Places
- 8
Cities, towns and townships in St. Mary Parish
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia | $583 | 20.2% | $55,472 | $87,500 | — |
| Baldwin | $953 | 42.3% | $31,669 | $129,400 | $200 or less |
| Bayou Vista | $864 | 25.1% | $40,500 | $144,700 | $816 |
| Berwick | $493 | 29.8% | $51,580 | $212,400 | $724 |
| Charenton | $1,052 | 22.5% | $63,463 | $122,400 | $722 |
| Franklin | $814 | 39.2% | $39,518 | $104,400 | $248 |
| Morgan City | $917 | 42.9% | $56,474 | $155,200 | $433 |
| Patterson | $878 | 43.8% | $49,886 | $160,400 | $455 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $15,960 | $24,400 | $39,000 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $27,850 | $44,600 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $31,350 | $50,150 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $34,800 | $55,700 |
| 5 people | $37,600 | $37,600 | $60,200 |
| 6 people | $40,400 | $40,400 | $64,650 |
| 7 people | $43,200 | $43,200 | $69,100 |
| 8 people | $45,950 | $45,950 | $73,550 |
How the places in St. Mary Parish rank across Louisiana
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Police departments in St. Mary Parish, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office | 18,076 | 91 | 382 |
| Morgan City Police Department | 10,669 | 47 | 239 |
| Franklin Police Department | 6,191 | — | — |
| Patterson Police Department | 5,543 | 11 | 14 |
| Berwick Police Department | 4,435 | — | — |
| Baldwin Police Department | 1,645 | — | — |
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 St. Mary Parish
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70538 | 12,464 | $733 | $117,800 | $52,407 | 25.6% |
| 70392 | 8,173 | $861 | $159,100 | $57,959 | 33.4% |
| 70342 | 4,607 | $493 | $212,400 | $51,580 | 29.8% |
| 70514 | 1,914 | $953 | $115,600 | $31,817 | 44.2% |
| 70522 | 495 | — | — | $26,321 | 85.8% |
| 70523 | 476 | $1,108 | $120,300 | $63,408 | 46.7% |
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Questions about St. Mary Parish
Which place in St. Mary Parish has the highest rent?
Charenton has the highest median gross rent, $1,052 (±$343) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in St. Mary Parish has the lowest rent?
Berwick has the lowest median gross rent, $493 (±$304) a month.
What is the median rent in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana?
The median gross rent in St. Mary Parish is $848 (±$36) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — St. Mary Parish, Louisiana
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: St. Mary Parish, LA
- 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.
Figures last updated on .