Acadia Parish, LA at a glance
Median household income
$45,562$3,797 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Acadia Parish, LA?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Acadia Parish, LA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Acadia Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $607 | $7,284 | $24,280 | 16% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $671 | $8,052 | $26,840 | 17.7% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $880 | $10,560 | $35,200 | 23.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,055 | $12,660 | $42,200 | 27.8% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,194 | $14,328 | $47,760 | 31.4% |
What a typical income covers in Acadia Parish, LA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $45,562 a year ($3,797 a month before tax).
What $45,562 leaves after Louisiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Louisiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
Rent, jobs and pay in Louisiana
Living in Acadia Parish, LA: common questions
What is the median household income in Acadia Parish, LA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Acadia Parish, LA is $45,562 per year (approximately $3,797 per month).
What is the average rent in Acadia Parish, LA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $607 for a studio, $671 for one bedroom, $880 for two, $1,055 for three and $1,194 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Acadia Parish, LA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 12.8% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 87.2, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Acadia Parish, LA?
To keep a $880 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $35,200 a year, or $2,933 a month. That is 77% of what the typical household in Acadia Parish, LA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Acadia Parish, LA?
On the local median income of $45,562 ($3,797 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,898 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,139 for everything else and $759 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $880 takes 46% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Acadia Parish, LA?
Homes in Louisiana paid 13.5¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $121. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.