Real Estate Investing in Union Parish, Louisiana

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6 ZIP codes • Population: 21,354

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 21.9% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.2% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.2% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $141,106
Avg Monthly Rent $858
ZIP Codes 6

Investing in Union Parish County Real Estate

Union Parish County is one of those Louisiana regions where numbers warn before they reward. 6 cities, 21,354 residents, and a rating that reflects material risk.

The investment case for Union Parish County is difficult to make on screen data alone. a harder case for a 3.0 rating and cap rates that appear attractive only until real vacancy is underwritten.

Demographics in Union Parish show real pressure β€” $N/AK median income is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$141,106
Avg Monthly Rent
$858
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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Cities in Union Parish County

ZIP Codes in Union Parish County, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Union Parish County

What approach is best for, LA real estate?

, LA investors pursuing careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The underlying economics ($141K prices, $858/mo rents) make it a reasonable choice.

What is the renter demographic in, LA?

Tenant demand in, LA is solid. The local workforce $858/mo rents across most rental classes.

Are rents high in, LA?

Average rent in, LA is approximately $858/mo per month. Against $141K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

Is, LA above average for LA?

Compared with LA overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $141K homes against $858/mo rents drive the comparison.

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