Special Interest
Housing in St. Martin Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in St. Martin 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 29% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for St. Martin Parish FMR Area are $832 for a studio, $959 for 1‑bedroom, $1,088 for 2‑bedroom, $1,390 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,689 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $218 increase for a 2-bedroom in St. Martin Parish shows a 25% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for St. Martin Parish was 4.0% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
