Special Interest
Housing in Morehouse Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Morehouse Parish averages $839/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 39% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Morehouse Parish FMR Area are $641 for a studio, $645 for 1‑bedroom, $846 for 2‑bedroom, $1,160 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,175 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $7 increase for a 2-bedroom in Morehouse Parish shows a 1% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Morehouse Parish was 6.6% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
