Special Interest
Housing in St. Helena Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in St. Helena Parish averages $870/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 30% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for St. Helena Parish FMR Area are $1,123 for a studio, $1,158 for 1‑bedroom, $1,310 for 2‑bedroom, $1,644 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,114 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $440 increase for a 2-bedroom in St. Helena Parish shows a 51% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for St. Helena Parish was 6.5% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
