Assumption County, LA

County

Rent in Assumption

Median Gross Rent

$810

Rent-to-Income Ratio

36.9%

Renter Share

15.2%

Median Renter Income

$34,127

Avg Household Size

2.1

Median Rent by Bedrooms

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

1 Bedroom: $672
2 Bedrooms: $813
3 Bedrooms: $1,108

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: 49.9%
$1,000-$1,500: 19.6%
$1,500-$2,000: 2.8%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 27.7%

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): 14.6%
20-30% (moderate): 17.8%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 8.9%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 29.1%
Not Computed: 29.6%

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: $60,029
Renter Households: $34,127

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: 69.0%
$1,000-$1,500: 3.3%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 27.7%

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

Cities in Assumption County

Neighborhoods in Assumption County

Sweet Home / Church Spur

Saint Thomas / Cedar Grove Plantation

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