Louisiana Gazetteer
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| Parish | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Beauregard Parish | 179 |
| 2. | West Carroll Parish | 176 |
| 3. | Bienville Parish | 173 |
| 4. | Claiborne Parish | 166 |
| 5. | Winn Parish | 166 |
| 6. | Red River Parish | 166 |
| 7. | Catahoula Parish | 164 |
| 8. | St. Helena Parish | 161 |
| 9. | Tensas Parish | 161 |
| 10. | Madison Parish | 157 |
| 11. | Cameron Parish | 157 |
| 12. | LaSalle Parish | 156 |
| 13. | Vernon Parish | 155 |
| 14. | Franklin Parish | 155 |
| 15. | Webster Parish | 151 |
| 16. | Caldwell Parish | 150 |
| 17. | Jackson Parish | 148 |
| 18. | Allen Parish | 147 |
| 19. | St. Mary Parish | 143 |
| 20. | Union Parish | 141 |
