Real Estate Investing in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana

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8 ZIP codes • Population: 158,704

Should you buy in Ouachita Parish County, LA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (54/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.9 / 5 (50/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 15.0% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.9/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

2.0% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $189,247
Avg Monthly Rent $1,172
ZIP Codes 8

Investing in Ouachita Parish County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Louisiana: Ouachita Parish has 5 cities, 8 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

A 2.9 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Ouachita Parish County sits firmly in that category.

The 0% renter share in Ouachita Parish masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Landlord Ground Truth

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Avg Home Value
$189,247
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,172
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Monroe, LA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
1/2
58 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Ouachita Parish County

9 Colleges 12,497 Students 2,795 Off-Campus Renters
C+
University of Louisiana at Monroe
4-Year Public Β· 8,272 students
πŸ“ ~976 students rent off-campus
C+
Celebrity Stylist Beauty School
Vocational For-Profit Β· 45 students
C+
Celebrity Barber School
Vocational For-Profit Β· 16 students
C
Unitech Training Academy-West Monroe
Vocational For-Profit Β· 98 students
C
Cloyd's Barber School 2 Inc
Vocational For-Profit Β· 37 students
C
Cloyd's Beauty School 1 Inc
Vocational For-Profit Β· 49 students
C
Louisiana Delta Community College
2-Year Public Β· 3,775 students
πŸ“ ~1,819 students rent off-campus
D
Cloyd's Beauty School 3 Inc
Vocational For-Profit Β· 94 students
D
Miller-Motte College-McCann-Monroe
2-Year For-Profit Β· 111 students

Investor Insight: With 2,795 students living off-campus, Ouachita Parish County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Ouachita Parish County

ZIP Codes in Ouachita Parish County, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ouachita Parish County

What is the typical renter like in, LA?

The renter base in, LA is reasonable for the $1,172/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields even-keeled tenants.

How does, LA stack up against LA overall?

within LA reads broadly in line with the state benchmark. Investors comparing markets should weight local data above the statewide aggregate.

How do home values compare in, LA?

The median home value in, LA is roughly $189K. That puts it reasonable relative to the LA statewide average.

Does, LA favor landlords or tenants?

For rental operators, LA rates as tenant-protective. The regulatory environment standard buy-and-hold operations.

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