Metros where renters are the most overextended in Louisiana
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.4%
- Median rent: $965
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,693 (44.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $965
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 7,693 (44.6% of all housing units)
#18. Fort Polk South
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 25.8%
- Median rent: $779
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,532 (19.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $779
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,532 (19.0% of all housing units)
#17. DeRidder
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 28.5%
- Median rent: $927
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,978 (29.1% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $927
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 22,978 (29.1% of all housing units)
#16. Lake Charles
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.1%
- Median rent: $658
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,288 (30.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $658
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 9,288 (30.5% of all housing units)
#15. Opelousas
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 29.5%
- Median rent: $882
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 19,546 (24.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $882
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 19,546 (24.9% of all housing units)
#14. Houma
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 30.5%
- Median rent: $853
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 56,524 (30.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $853
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 56,524 (30.6% of all housing units)
#13. Lafayette
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.2%
- Median rent: $866
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,834 (28.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $866
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 13,834 (28.6% of all housing units)
#12. Hammond
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.5%
- Median rent: $836
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,636 (33.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $836
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 18,636 (33.7% of all housing units)
#11. Alexandria
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 31.8%
- Median rent: $982
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 97,085 (30.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $982
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 97,085 (30.7% of all housing units)
#10. Baton Rouge
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 32.7%
- Median rent: $799
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,306 (34.0% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $799
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,306 (34.0% of all housing units)
#9. Morgan City
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.1%
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,857 (25.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $708
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 2,857 (25.2% of all housing units)
#8. Jennings
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.2%
- Median rent: $882
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 57,367 (37.7% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $882
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 57,367 (37.7% of all housing units)
#7. Shreveport
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.5%
- Median rent: $1,064
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 183,006 (36.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $1,064
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 183,006 (36.9% of all housing units)
#6. New Orleans
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 33.6%
- Median rent: $674
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,774 (33.3% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $674
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,774 (33.3% of all housing units)
#5. Bogalusa
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 34.6%
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,808 (36.9% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $787
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 27,808 (36.9% of all housing units)
#4. Monroe
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 35.0%
- Median rent: $760
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,363 (47.2% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $760
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 8,363 (47.2% of all housing units)
#3. Ruston
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 37.2%
- Median rent: $746
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,690 (48.6% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $746
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 6,690 (48.6% of all housing units)
#2. Natchitoches
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- Median gross rent as a percentage of household income: 44.6%
- Median rent: $701
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,112 (34.5% of all housing units)
- Median rent: $701
- Number of renter-occupied homes: 5,112 (34.5% of all housing units)
This story features data reporting by Elena Cox, writing by Andrea Vale, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
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