Jefferson Davis Parish, LA at a glance
Median household income
$57,341$4,778 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish, LA? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Jefferson Davis 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 | $601 | $7,212 | $24,040 | 12.6% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $664 | $7,968 | $26,560 | 13.9% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $871 | $10,452 | $34,840 | 18.2% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $1,201 | $14,412 | $48,040 | 25.1% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $1,461 | $17,532 | $58,440 | 30.6% |
Rent in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA, with the wage each unit needs →
What a typical income covers in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $57,341 a year ($4,778 a month before tax).
What $57,341 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 Jefferson Davis Parish, LA: common questions
What is the median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA is $57,341 per year (approximately $4,778 per month).
What is the average rent in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $601 for a studio, $664 for one bedroom, $871 for two, $1,201 for three and $1,461 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 Jefferson Davis Parish, LA expensive to live in?
Prices there run 14.1% below the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 85.9, 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 Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
To keep a $871 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $34,840 a year, or $2,903 a month. That is 61% of what the typical household in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Jefferson Davis Parish, LA?
On the local median income of $57,341 ($4,778 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $2,389 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $1,434 for everything else and $956 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $871 takes 36% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Jefferson Davis 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.