Independence, LA

City

Rent in Independence

Median Gross Rent

$964

Rent-to-Income Ratio

40.6%

Renter Share

45.5%

Median Renter Income

$25,096

Avg Household Size

2.8

Median Rent by Bedrooms

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

1 Bedroom: $777
2 Bedrooms: $936
3 Bedrooms: $976

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: 54.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 38.9%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 6.5%

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): 31.1%
20-30% (moderate): 7.8%
30-50% (cost-burdened): 29.9%
50%+ (severely cost-burdened): 23.7%
Not Computed: 7.5%

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: $60,789
Renter Households: $25,096

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: 93.5%
$1,000-$1,500: 0.0%
$1,500-$2,000: 0.0%
$2,000-$2,500: 0.0%
$2,500+: 0.0%
No Cash Rent: 6.5%

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

Nearby Neighborhoods in Independence

Neighborhood

Tangipahoa, LA

Independence Historic District

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