Concordia Parish, LA at a glance
Median household income
$39,943$3,329 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Concordia 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 Concordia Parish, LA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Concordia Parish, LA, 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 | $601 | $7,212 | $24,040 | 18.1% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $647 | $7,764 | $25,880 | 19.4% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $834 | $10,008 | $33,360 | 25.1% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,139 | $13,668 | $45,560 | 34.2% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,249 | $14,988 | $49,960 | 37.5% |
Rent in Concordia Parish, LA, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Concordia Parish, LA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $39,943 a year ($3,329 a month before tax).
What $39,943 leaves after Louisiana taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Louisiana tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Concordia Parish, LA: common questions
What is the median household income in Concordia Parish, LA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Concordia Parish, LA is $39,943 per year (approximately $3,329 per month).
What is the average rent in Concordia Parish, LA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $601 for a studio, $647 for one bedroom, $834 for two, $1,139 for three and $1,249 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 Concordia Parish, LA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 11.8% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for Louisiana is 88.2, 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 Concordia Parish, LA?
To keep a $834 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $33,360 a year, or $2,780 a month. That is 84% of what the typical household in Concordia Parish, LA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Concordia Parish, LA?
On the local median income of $39,943 ($3,329 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $1,664 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $999 for everything else and $666 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $834 takes 50% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Concordia 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.