Counties › Louisiana

Cost of Living in Lincoln Parish, LA

Population 48,174 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$825
Median home value$210,100
Median household income$39,172

The median rent in Lincoln Parish, LA is $825/month, 22% lower than the Louisiana median and 42% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $210,100, 37% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $39,172 a year, 36% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 25.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $33,000/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 5.4×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,062/mo

Run your own numbers: mortgage calculator · hourly to salary

Lincoln Parish vs. Louisiana vs. U.S.

Lincoln ParishLouisianaU.S.
Median rent$825$1,064$1,413
Median home value$210,100$216,500$332,700
Median household income$39,172$60,756$80,734
Homeownership rate53.8%67.4%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher36.2%27.0%35.7%
Poverty rate31.2%18.9%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.8%6.3%5.2%
Work from home11.5%8.1%15.1%
Median age28.638.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Lincoln Parish, LA?

The median gross rent in Lincoln Parish, LA is $825 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Lincoln Parish, LA?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $33,000 a year in gross income.

Is Lincoln Parish, LA expensive to live in?

Rent there is 42% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 5.4 times the median household income.

Other counties in Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish, LARent $1,147 · Income $63,071Jefferson Parish, LARent $1,190 · Income $65,252Orleans Parish, LARent $1,251 · Income $56,631St. Tammany Parish, LARent $1,332 · Income $81,202Lafayette Parish, LARent $1,057 · Income $67,451Caddo Parish, LARent $974 · Income $50,705

Counties with a similar cost of living

Yazoo County, MSRent $790 · Income $39,295Conecuh County, ALRent $834 · Income $41,327Washington County, MSRent $833 · Income $42,165Union County, SCRent $804 · Income $41,621Wayne County, MSRent $784 · Income $37,619Robeson County, NCRent $805 · Income $41,978

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Explore more

Wix Alternatives for Small Businesses & Freelancers (2026)Best Web Hosting for First-Time Site Owners (2026)Mortgage Payment CalculatorDiscount CalculatorPlay: Tide Pool PopPlay: Orbit Dodge
Get the best finds weekly

New tools, top deals and new pages — one short email a week. No spam.