Real Estate Investing in Richland Parish, Louisiana

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 18,478

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (48/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
2.5 / 5 (45/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 16.7% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.7% CAGR).
  • Elevated poverty: 21.8% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.

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2.5/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $161,865
Avg Monthly Rent $833
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Richland Parish County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Louisiana: Richland Parish has 2 cities, 2 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

Richland Parish is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Richland Parish County's population trends and income levels suggest a region where affordability is strained, constraining how aggressively rents can rise without hurting collections.

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Avg Home Value
$161,865
Avg Monthly Rent
$833
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)
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Cities in Richland Parish County

ZIP Codes in Richland Parish County, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Richland Parish County

How strong are rents in, LA?

The typical rental in, LA commands about $833/mo monthly. That rent profile measured cash flow against the $162K purchase basis.

What is the rental occupancy rate in, LA?

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

Is in LA worth investing in?

Our data puts, LA at 2.5/5 for investability. Home prices of $162K and rents around $833/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

How do landlord-tenant laws work in, LA?

LA ranks as a tenant-protective state for landlord-tenant law. generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

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