Real Estate Investing in Ferriday, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,382 • Concordia Parish

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Should you buy in Ferriday, LA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 28.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -4.2% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 32.9% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $32,500 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $89,213
Avg Monthly Rent $747
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Ferriday Real Estate

Ferriday, LA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are lackluster — this is not a market to enter casually.

Across Ferriday's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run thin: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Market conditions in Ferriday are tepid. Days-on-market has stretched, rent growth has stalled, and the 0.0% 5-year CAGR understates how uneven the underlying ZIPs really are.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Ferriday — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$89,213
Avg Monthly Rent
$747
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Ferriday, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ferriday, LA

Do rentals sit vacant long in Ferriday, LA?

Ferriday, LA vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Is Ferriday, LA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

The best-fit strategy in Ferriday, LA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

Where do rents currently stand in Ferriday, LA?

Expect rents around $747/mo per month in Ferriday, LA. With home values at $89K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is Ferriday, LA a good market for FHA house hackers?

The house hack math a challenging in Ferriday, LA. Owner-occupant buyers benefit from the $747/mo rents and $89K home values.

Does Ferriday, LA make sense for an investment property?

Yes - Ferriday, LA a 3.0/5 investability score. With $89K home prices against $747/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

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