Ascension County, LA

County

Rent in Ascension

Median Gross Rent

$1,318

Rent-to-Income Ratio

30.2%

Renter Share

19.0%

Median Renter Income

$49,709

Avg Household Size

2.4

Median Rent by Bedrooms

Median monthly rent by number of bedrooms. Shows how rent scales with unit size in the area.

No Bedroom: $991
1 Bedroom: $1,348
2 Bedrooms: $1,238
3 Bedrooms: $1,335
4 Bedrooms: $2,240

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Gross Rent Distribution

How monthly rents are spread across the area. Helps you understand the typical rent range and where most units fall.

Under $1,000: 23.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 29.4%
$1,500-$2,000: 19.3%
$2,000-$2,500: 8.5%
$2,500+: 1.8%
No Cash Rent: 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Rent Burden

Share of renters spending a given portion of their income on rent. Spending 30%+ is considered cost-burdened by HUD standards.

Under 20% (comfortable): 22.3%
20-30% (moderate): 18.0%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 23.3%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 18.1%
Not Computed: 18.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Renters vs. Owners Median Income

Compares the median income of renter households to owner households in the same area.

Owner Households: $104,119
Renter Households: $49,709

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Contract Rent Distribution

Monthly rent before utilities. Compare with Gross Rent to estimate typical utility costs in the area.

Under $1,000: 37.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 26.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 14.4%
$2,000-$2,500: 3.4%
$2,500+: 1.5%
No Cash Rent: 17.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Ascension County

Neighborhoods in Ascension County

Neighborhood

Ascension, LA

Galvez / Little Prairie

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources