Special Interest
Housing in East Carroll Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in East Carroll Parish averages $652/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 53% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for East Carroll Parish FMR Area are $635 for a studio, $684 for 1‑bedroom, $881 for 2‑bedroom, $1,143 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,319 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $229 increase for a 2-bedroom in East Carroll Parish shows a 35% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for East Carroll Parish was 12.8% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.









