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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
$92K
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.$92K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,601 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.9.7 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 55th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana, and its typical home is worth more than 20% of all homes in Louisiana.

Home values in Tensas Parish

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$27K$245K
counties in Louisiana ranked by median home value
#LouisianaMedian valueHomes
1West Feliciana Parish$328K4,210
2Plaquemines Parish$312K8,950
3Saint Tammany$276K102,397
4Ascension Parish$275K46,890
5Saint Charles$260K18,004
6Cameron Parish$256K2,931
7Richland Parish$239K8,122
8Orleans Parish$236K120,452
9West Baton Rouge Parish$230K9,263
10Bossier Parish$229K46,552
11Lafayette Parish$226K89,199
12Livingston Parish$225K52,174
13Lincoln Parish$215K15,500
14East Baton Rouge Parish$214K154,089
15Tangipahoa Parish$197K47,005
16Jefferson Parish$196K142,658
17Beauregard Parish$190K13,910
18St John The Baptist$186K16,010
19Franklin Parish$186K8,562
20Calcasieu Parish$172K69,809
21Lafourche Parish$170K35,775
22Ouachita Parish$170K56,386
23Sabine Parish$167K13,582
24Vermilion Parish$163K23,404
55Tensas Parish$92K3,424

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 1,601 square feet, 4 bedrooms. The median TopHap Estimate is $92K.

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

By median home value, Tensas Parish, LA is the 55th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana. Its typical home is worth more than 20% 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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