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Tensas Parish

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Louisiana
$106K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,424
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$106K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,623 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.4
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.88%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.43%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.9.2 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.124
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.106
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.65%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.9.3%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.31%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.3,834
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.6 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$39K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$49K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.65°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.59 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Tensas Parish compares

By median home value, Tensas Parish is the 48th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana, and its typical home is worth more than 24% of all homes in Louisiana.

Home values in Tensas Parish

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$24K$209K
counties in Louisiana ranked by median home value
#LouisianaMedian valueHomes
1Plaquemines Parish$315K8,950
2West Feliciana Parish$309K4,210
3Saint Tammany$280K102,397
4Ascension Parish$274K46,868
5Saint Charles$272K18,003
6Cameron Parish$251K2,931
7Orleans Parish$241K120,147
8Richland Parish$235K8,121
9Bossier Parish$228K46,552
10Lafayette Parish$226K89,196
11West Baton Rouge Parish$226K9,258
12Livingston Parish$226K52,087
13Lincoln Parish$215K15,493
14East Baton Rouge Parish$214K154,089
15Jefferson Parish$198K142,485
16Tangipahoa Parish$194K47,003
17Beauregard Parish$188K13,909
18St John The Baptist$187K16,010
19Franklin Parish$184K8,561
20Sabine Parish$180K13,581
21Calcasieu Parish$174K69,804
22Ouachita Parish$173K56,447
23Lafourche Parish$171K35,771
24Iberia Parish$169K27,320
48Tensas Parish$106K3,424

64 counties in Louisiana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Tensas Parish, most valuable first

About the Tensas Parish market

How many homes are there in Tensas Parish, LA?

Tensas Parish, LA contains 3,424 residential properties, with a median of 1,623 square feet, 4 bedrooms. The median TopHap Estimate is $106K.

How does Tensas Parish, LA compare to the rest of Louisiana?

By median home value, Tensas Parish, LA is the 48th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana. Its typical home is worth more than 24% of all homes in Louisiana. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Tensas Parish, LA?

43% of homes in Tensas Parish, LA are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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