Special Interest
Housing in Madison Parish
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Madison Parish averages $649/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 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Madison Parish FMR Area are $616 for a studio, $638 for 1‑bedroom, $834 for 2‑bedroom, $1,100 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,399 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $185 increase for a 2-bedroom in Madison Parish shows a 29% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Madison Parish was 7.2% in 2024, compared to Louisiana at 4.4% and the national rate of 4.0%.
