Real Estate Investing in Washington, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 5,880

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (38/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

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
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 25.1% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Declining values: -2.4% 5-year CAGR β€” values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 23.6% poverty rate β€” can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $25,885 median β€” tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $144,459
Avg Monthly Rent $765
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Washington County Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning county in Louisiana: Washington has 1 cities, 1 ZIPs, and investment math that only works for investors with genuine local understanding.

unambiguously Washington County's β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† aggregate rating reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board β€” soft rent growth, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth taking seriously.

Population dynamics in Washington haven't been supportive. less favorable for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$144,459
Avg Monthly Rent
$765
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)
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Cities in Washington County

ZIP Codes in Washington County, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Washington County

How strong is, LA for real estate investors?

Our data puts, LA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $144K and rents around $765/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Is, LA landlord-friendly?

Landlord-friendliness in, LA is tenant-protective. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Where do rents currently stand in, LA?

Rent in, LA is around $765/mo. The resulting rent-to-value relationship with $144K pricing is reasonable for most investor models.

Is investability higher in, LA than across LA?

, LA sits broadly in line with the LA average on most investor metrics. Home values of $144K and rents of $765/mo set the benchmark here.

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