How much do homeowners pay a month in Lake Arthur, LA?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Lake Arthur, LA pay a median of $1,465 (±$259) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $328 (±$99).
25.2% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Lake Arthur, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $753 in 2015–2019 to $1,465 in 2020–2024 (+94.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,465 (±$259)
- Without a mortgage
- $328 (±$99)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 25.2%
Monthly owner costs in Lake Arthur
| Lake Arthur | Jefferson Davis Parish | Louisiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,465 (±$259) | $1,309 (±$75) | $1,604 (±$9) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $328 (±$99) | $348 (±$29) | $442 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 25.2% (±11.0 points) | 43.2% (±4.3 points) | 52.2% (±0.4 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $288 (±$119) | $442 (±$82) | $1,180 (±$13) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Lake Arthur, the median cost with a mortgage is not measurably different from Jefferson Davis Parish ($1,309).
It is not measurably different from Louisiana ($1,604).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Jefferson Davis Parish, Lake Arthur ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 125 of 384.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Lake Arthur have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $753 (±$74) | $1,465 (±$259) | +94.6% | Up after inflation |
| Median home value | $72,400 (±$18,780) | $83,600 (±$26,269) | +15.5% | 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.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Lake Arthur
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Arthur | — | $1,465 (±$259) | — |
| Mermentau | 9.3 mi | $3,521 (±$3,281) | Not measurably different |
| Jennings | 10 mi | $1,159 (±$98) | Lower |
| Gueydan | 11 mi | $1,128 (±$101) | Lower |
| Morse | 11 mi | $1,063 (±$338) | Not measurably different |
| Welsh | 13 mi | $1,082 (±$270) | Lower |
| Estherwood | 15 mi | $997 (±$199) | Lower |
| Iota | 20 mi | $1,479 (±$629) | Not measurably different |
| Crowley | 20 mi | $1,211 (±$224) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Jennings, LA ($1,159), Gueydan, LA ($1,128), Welsh, LA ($1,082).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Jefferson Davis Parish, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Arthur | $1,465 (±$259) |
| 2 | Fenton | $1,378 (±$106) |
| 3 | Jennings | $1,159 (±$98) |
| 4 | Elton | $1,117 (±$282) |
| 5 | Welsh | $1,082 (±$270) |
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 Lake Arthur
What is the average mortgage payment in Lake Arthur?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Lake Arthur, LA is $1,465 (±$259) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Lake Arthur?
Owners without a mortgage in Lake Arthur pay a median of $328 (±$99) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Lake Arthur gone up?
In Lake Arthur, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $753 in 2015–2019 to $1,465 in 2020–2024 (+94.6%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, Louisiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, Louisiana
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, Louisiana
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, Louisiana
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lake Arthur town, 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 Lake Arthur town, Louisiana (place:41050, in state:22).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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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 .
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