Special Interest
Housing in St. Mary Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in St. Mary Parish averages $848/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Louisiana median of $1,064 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 34% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for St. Mary Parish FMR Area are $751 for a studio, $756 for 1‑bedroom, $992 for 2‑bedroom, $1,303 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,584 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $144 increase for a 2-bedroom in St. Mary Parish shows a 17% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for St. Mary Parish was 5.1% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
