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Data from November 2026

The parishes of Louisiana

Louisiana has 64 parishes. The most populous is East Baton Rouge Parish (452,938 people); the most expensive homes are in Orleans Parish ($315,700) and the least expensive in St. Helena Parish ($77,300). Each has its own page with prices, limits and help nearby.

Key numbers in Louisiana

Parishes
64
each with its own page
People
4.6M
Census, Average 2020–2024
Typical home
$216,500
median value in Louisiana

Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site) Source: FHA mortgage limits (HUD) Data from 2026 data FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (external site)

Map and extremes

Where it costs more and less in Louisiana

Map of Louisiana: typical home value by parish

Typical home value by parish

  • Under $112,500
  • $112,500–$143,300
  • $143,300–$175,700
  • $175,700–$227,200
  • $227,200 or more
  • People

    Highest
    452,938
    East Baton Rouge Parish
    Lowest
    3,935
    Tensas Parish
  • Typical home

    Highest
    $315,700
    Orleans Parish
    Lowest
    $77,300
    St. Helena Parish
  • Typical rent

    Highest
    $1,688
    Cameron Parish
    Lowest
    $601
    Tensas Parish

The full list

Every parish in Louisiana

Type a name to filter or tap a column to sort. Each parish links to its page.

Census medians; FHA limit for one unit. · American Community Survey · Average 2020–2024 · FHA mortgage limits · 2026 data Source: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates Average 2020–2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (external site)

Frequently asked questions

How many parishes does Louisiana have?

Louisiana has 64 parishes. The most populous is East Baton Rouge Parish (452,938 people) and the least populous Tensas Parish (3,935), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which parish in Louisiana has the most expensive homes?

By typical value (Average 2020–2024, Census), the most expensive is Orleans Parish ($315,700) and the least expensive St. Helena Parish ($77,300).

Where is rent highest in Louisiana?

The highest typical rent is in Cameron Parish ($1,688 a month) and the lowest in Tensas Parish ($601), per the Census (Average 2020–2024).

Which parish in Louisiana has the highest FHA limit?

In 2026 data, every parish in Louisiana has the same FHA limit for one unit: $541,287.