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Housing in Plaquemines Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Plaquemines Parish averages $1,573/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 36% of household income on rent, above the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Plaquemines Parish FMR Area are $1,018 for a studio, $1,151 for 1‑bedroom, $1,382 for 2‑bedroom, $1,757 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,090 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $191 decrease for a 2-bedroom in Plaquemines Parish shows a 12% decline over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Plaquemines Parish was 3.8% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
