Special Interest
Housing in Tensas Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Tensas Parish averages $601/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 32% of household income on rent, equal to the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Tensas Parish FMR Area are $601 for a studio, $761 for 1‑bedroom, $834 for 2‑bedroom, $1,160 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,249 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $233 increase for a 2-bedroom in Tensas Parish shows a 39% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Tensas Parish was 7.7% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
