Special Interest
Housing in Lafourche Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Lafourche Parish averages $928/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 37% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Lafourche Parish FMR Area are $802 for a studio, $954 for 1‑bedroom, $1,163 for 2‑bedroom, $1,404 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,540 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $235 increase for a 2-bedroom in Lafourche Parish shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Lafourche Parish was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
