What percentage of people rent in Harahan, LA?
25.9% (±4.5 points) of the occupied homes in Harahan, LA are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 1,109 renting households against 3,169 that own their home.
In Harahan, the share of households that rent went from 23.2% in 2015–2019 to 25.9% in 2020–2024 (+2.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 25.9% (±4.5 points)
- Renting households
- 1,109 (±227)
- Median renter income
- $46,302 (±$20,836)
Who rents and who owns in Harahan
| Harahan | Jefferson Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 25.9% (±4.5 points) | 37.4% (±1.1 points) | 32.6% (±0.4 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 1,109 (±227) | 66,146 (±2,083) | 588,653 (±6,261) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 3,169 (±246) | 110,857 (±1,919) | 1,216,127 (±8,073) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.6 (±0.2) | 2.3 (±0.1) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $46,302 (±$20,836) | $42,706 (±$2,021) | $35,607 (±$539) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $96,528 (±$20,462) | $83,676 (±$2,404) | $78,252 (±$630) | $100,009 |
In Harahan, the renter share is lower than in Jefferson Parish (37.4%).
It is also lower than in Louisiana (32.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Jefferson Parish, Harahan ranks 14 of 19 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 244 of 410.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Harahan has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 23.2% (±4.3 points) | 25.9% (±4.5 points) | +2.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $1,063 (±$46) | $1,082 (±$82) | +1.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $66,741 (±$6,264) | $79,516 (±$4,978) | +19.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
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.
Households that rent in places near Harahan
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harahan | — | 25.9% (±4.5 points) | — |
| Elmwood | 1.5 mi | 87.3% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Waggaman | 1.7 mi | 29.8% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Ridge | 1.9 mi | 29.4% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avondale | 2.5 mi | 15.0% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Bridge City | 2.8 mi | 41.6% (±7.1 points) | Higher |
| Jefferson | 3.3 mi | 42.7% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Westwego | 4.1 mi | 48.6% (±7.5 points) | Higher |
| Metairie | 4.5 mi | 37.9% (±1.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Avondale, LA (15.0%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Elmwood, LA (87.3%), Bridge City, LA (41.6%), Jefferson, LA (42.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Jefferson Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Metairie | 37.9% (±1.6 points) |
| 9 | Kenner | 36.9% (±2.6 points) |
| 10 | Marrero | 33.9% (±4.2 points) |
| 11 | Waggaman | 29.8% (±9.8 points) |
| 12 | River Ridge | 29.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 13 | Timberlane | 27.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 14 | Harahan | 25.9% (±4.5 points) |
| 15 | Woodmere | 21.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Avondale | 15.0% (±6.9 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Jean Lafitte | 15.0% (±7.4 points) |
| 18 | Grand Isle | 12.7% (±12.2 points) |
| 19 | Estelle | 10.1% (±3.7 points) |
Showing 12 of 19 places in Jefferson Parish, ranked from highest to lowest.
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 Harahan
How many renters are there in Harahan?
Harahan has an estimated 1,109 (±227) renting households, 25.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Harahan?
In Harahan, the share of households that rent went from 23.2% in 2015–2019 to 25.9% in 2020–2024 (+2.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Harahan?
A renting household in Harahan has 1.6 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Harahan?
The median renting household in Harahan, LA has an income of $46,302 (±$20,836) a year, against $96,528 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harahan city, Louisiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harahan city, Louisiana
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harahan city, Louisiana
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harahan city, Louisiana
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Harahan city, Louisiana
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Harahan city, Louisiana (place:32930, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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