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City · 6,831 residents · Ascension Parish, Louisiana

Donaldsonville , Louisiana

In Donaldsonville, a typical home is worth $185,900 and typical rent is $827 a month. Compared with all of Ascension Parish, typical household income is 74% lower, typical rent is 37% lower, and the share of households that own their home is 35 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $185,900

    34% below the parish

    14% below Louisiana

    • Donaldsonville
    • Ascension
    • Louisiana

  • Typical rent

    $827a month

    37% below the parish

    22% below Louisiana

    • Donaldsonville
    • Ascension
    • Louisiana

  • Typical household income

    $23,618a year

    74% below the parish

    61% below Louisiana

    • Donaldsonville
    • Ascension
    • Louisiana

  • Households that own their home

    46%

    35 points below the parish

    21 points below Louisiana

    • Donaldsonville
    • Ascension
    • Louisiana

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$176,024
3.3% more than 12 months ago

From Zillow (ZHVI), September 2026. The Census figures above are 5-year averages (2020–2024).

Donaldsonville is in Ascension Parish. The FHA loan limit ($541,287 for a one-unit home), the fair market rents and the help on this page are those of all of Ascension Parish. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Donaldsonville apart

What this place has that others do not, from public data, most unusual first.

  1. Donaldsonville has the lowest typical household income of the 94 cities in Louisiana with more than 5,000 people: $23,618.

  2. 46% of households in Donaldsonville own their home, against 81% in Ascension Parish.

  3. The typical rent in Donaldsonville is $827 a month, 37% less than in Ascension Parish as a whole ($1,318).

  4. The typical home in Donaldsonville is worth $185,900, 34% less than in Ascension Parish as a whole ($279,600).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Average 2020–2024).

The homes here

Housing in Donaldsonville

What homes there are in Donaldsonville, what they cost, how that changed and how people live, from Census figures (2020–2024).

What homes there are

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Kind of home

In Donaldsonville, 5 in 10 homes are single-family detached houses; in Ascension Parish, 7.

Year built

The typical home in Donaldsonville was built in 1982, 20 years before the typical one in Ascension Parish.

All homes, occupied or empty. A figure the Census cannot measure precisely enough here is not shown.

Census tables: B25024, B25034, B25035, B25041

What it costs here

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

Value of owner-occupied homes
Monthly rent with utilities

With a mortgage

$1,576 a month

Ascension Parish: $1,802 a month

Without a mortgage

$419 a month

Ascension Parish: $438 a month

Owners with a mortgage

38%

Ascension Parish: 65%

The typical cost for an owner with a mortgage in Donaldsonville is $1,576 a month, less than in Ascension Parish ($1,802); without one, $419.

Value: what owners think their home is worth. Rent: rent plus utilities, for homes of every size. The FHA limit is the most an FHA loan (Federal Housing Administration) lends for a one-unit home; the fair market rent (FMR) is the one HUD uses for housing vouchers.

Census tables: B25075, B25063, B25088, B25081

How it changed

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2015–2019 and 2020–2024

Change since 2015–2019

From 2015–2019 to 2020–2024, the typical home value in Donaldsonville rose 65%; in Ascension Parish, it rose 35%.

Rents in Donaldsonville rose at about the same pace as in Ascension Parish: 32% since 2015–2019, against 34%.

Change between two 5-year periods that do not overlap, in each period's dollars, not adjusted for inflation.

Census tables: B25077, B25064, B19013

How people live

U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year, 2020–2024

MeasureDonaldsonvilleAscension ParishLouisianaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate7.8%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimate1.9%1.3%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimate1.6%2.3%3.4%
People per household 2.662.722.492.53
Drive alone 71%82%79%69%
Carpool Unreliable estimate8%9%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%3%
Walk or bike Unreliable estimate1%2%3%
Work from home Unreliable estimate9%8%15%
Other means Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate2%2%
Typical commute Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

By size, households in Donaldsonville look like those in Ascension Parish: 2.66 people on average.

To get to work, 71% of workers in Donaldsonville drive alone; in Ascension Parish, 82%.

Vacancy: empty homes offered for rent or for sale. Rooms: every room in the home, not only bedrooms. Commute: the minute range of the typical worker.

Census tables: B25004, B25003, B25014, B25010, B08301, B08303

Do the math

What would you pay each month for a home in Donaldsonville?

A typical home costs more than the typical income allows

We start with a typical home in Donaldsonville, worth $185,900, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 71% of the typical household income in Donaldsonville, which is $23,618 a year. For that payment to be 28% of income, a household would need to earn about $59,838 a year.

The calculator's FHA and conventional loan limits are those of all of Ascension Parish.

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That is $6,507 (3.5% of the price). The usual minimum for this loan is 3.5%.

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Term

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Estimated monthly payment

Local data

$1,480

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$182,532
Total interest
$262,621
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $3,139 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $551 a month

  • Tight

    $551 to $709 a month

  • Hard

    more than $709 a month

    Your payment · 75%

Compared with the typical household income in Donaldsonville ($23,618 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$1,480
Principal & interest$1,237
Property tax$84
Home insurance$78
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$82

You need at least $6,507 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

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This is an estimate to give you an idea, not a loan offer. Your real payment depends on your rate, your credit, and the insurance and taxes on the home you buy.

The city and its county

Donaldsonville and Ascension Parish

Donaldsonville is in Ascension Parish, Louisiana. The U.S. Census Bureau publishes its own numbers for the city: home values, rent, household income, how many households own their home and the property tax. They are American Community Survey estimates (average 2020–2024).

Donaldsonville's own numbers

Typical home value
$185,900
Typical monthly rent
$827
Typical yearly household income
$23,618
Households that own their home
46%

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (average 2020–2024).

Numbers for all of Ascension Parish

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$1,149
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+31%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
34%

HUD, FHFA and FEMA don't publish these numbers by city.

Other numbers are not published by city, only for the whole county: FHA and conventional loan limits, HUD’s fair market rents, FHFA’s price index and FEMA’s flood data. On this page, those numbers always say they are for all of Ascension Parish.

Everything about Ascension Parish

Buying

Buying a home in Donaldsonville

A typical home in Donaldsonville is worth $185,900: 34% below the parish and 14% below Louisiana. With the typical household income in Donaldsonville ($23,618 a year), a typical home costs 7.9 times what the household earns in a year.

Years of income to pay for a typical home

The typical home value divided by the typical household income for one year. The lower it is, the less buying weighs.

  • Donaldsonville 7.9 years
  • Ascension 3.1 years
  • Louisiana 3.6 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Ascension Parish

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Ascension Parish rose 49% in the 10 years through 2025.

FHFA does not publish this index by city: these are the numbers for all of Ascension Parish.

Period Parish Louisiana U.S.
Last year (2025) +3.7% +1.8% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +31% +22% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +49% +38% +85%

The index follows the price of the same homes over time (sales and appraisals with Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loans). It is not the average price of a home. FHFA considers its annual county indexes experimental. Source: FHFA, 2025 data

Donaldsonville next to Ascension Parish, Louisiana and the U.S.

Three numbers side by side. “Typical” means the median: half are above it and half below.

Typical home value
  • Donaldsonville $185,900
  • Ascension $279,600
  • Louisiana $216,500
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Donaldsonville $827
  • Ascension $1,318
  • Louisiana $1,064
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Donaldsonville $23,618
  • Ascension $91,549
  • Louisiana $60,756
  • United States $80,734
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Donaldsonville next to Ascension Parish and Louisiana
Measure Donaldsonville Ascension Parish Louisiana U.S.
Typical home value $185,900 $279,600 $216,500 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $827 $1,318 $1,064 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $23,618 $91,549 $60,756 $80,734
Households that own their home 46% 81% 67% 65%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Ascension Parish. “High rent” is the Census measure: renter households that pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

Four ways to pay for a typical home in Donaldsonville

For a typical $185,900 home in Donaldsonville, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies. It leaves out property tax because the Census Bureau doesn't publish Donaldsonville's rate.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $1,396a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $6,507
    Cash to close
    $12,084
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $82

  • Conventional, 5% down $1,362a month

    Down payment
    $9,295
    Cash to close
    $14,872
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $88

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $1,085a month

    Down payment
    $37,180
    Cash to close
    $42,757
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $1,257a month

    Down payment
    $27,885
    Cash to close
    $33,462
    Rate
    8.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

The option that asks for the least cash to close is FHA, 3.5% down.

  • Cash to close = down payment plus 3% of the price in closing costs (example).
  • Minimum score: FHA requires 580 or higher for the minimum down payment (HUD Handbook 4000.1). * Fannie Mae requires 620 when a loan is underwritten by hand; its automated system has no fixed minimum.
  • The ITIN row is an example with a rate 1 percentage point higher: ITIN loans follow no federal rule and each lender sets its own down payment and rate. Nothing in this table promises an approval.

How much house can I afford? Estimate closing costs

Taxes and floods

Two costs that change from place to place

Property tax and flood insurance raise or lower what you pay each month. Here are the numbers for Donaldsonville and for Ascension Parish.

Property tax

Data not available for this place

What Louisiana publishes Homestead exemption: $7,500 of assessed value (Louisiana State Legislature (Louisiana Constitution))

Exemptions and deadlines in Louisiana

Flood risk in Ascension Parish

FEMA does not publish these numbers by city: they are for all of Ascension Parish.

Homes in the high-risk zone
34%
15,398
Of those, with NFIP insurance
45%
Parish Louisiana U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 34% 15% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 45% 73% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

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Renting

Renting in Donaldsonville

Typical rent in Donaldsonville is $827 a month: 37% below the parish.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Ascension Parish, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($1,149 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $22.10 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Ascension Parish

What you need to earn to pay it without spending more than 30% of income, working full time.

Size Fair rent a month Hourly wage Yearly income
Studio $992 $19.08 $39,680
1 bedroom $1,014 $19.50 $40,560
2 bedrooms $1,149 $22.10 $45,960
3 bedrooms $1,456 $28.00 $58,240
4 bedrooms $1,842 $35.42 $73,680

Includes basic utilities. It isn't the lowest or highest rent: it's a reference point. Source: HUD, Fiscal year 2027

By ZIP code

Fair market rent by ZIP code in Donaldsonville

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Donaldsonville is in ZIP code 70346.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,090: $59 less than the fair market rent for Ascension Parish ($1,149).

  • 70346 $1,090$1,360

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Donaldsonville when at least 50% of its land is inside the city or it covers at least 15% of the city (Census 2020 boundaries). Source: Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Fiscal year 2027 Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) Source: Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file Data from 2020 data Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file

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Low-income apartments

Low-income apartments in Donaldsonville

HUD lists 8 buildings with rents for lower incomes in Donaldsonville. These are the largest.

  • Blum-Mattingly-Gros Mem 1350 Saint Patrick St, Donaldsonville 70346 158 homes, 157 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Donaldsonville · Average payment: $512 a month · Average wait: 12 months (225) 473-9486
  • Dville Village 101 Dville Vlg, Donaldsonville 70346 100 low-income homes · For families (225) 473-3158
  • Riverview Apartments 100 Shonte Way, Donaldsonville 70346 50 low-income homes · For families (225) 473-3158
  • Donaldsonville SRS Apts 425 Memorial Dr, Donaldsonville 70346 32 low-income homes · 1 bd: 16 · 2 bd: 16 · In service since 1988
  • Options for Living 101 Memorial Dr, Donaldsonville 70346 18 homes, 17 low-income · For people with disabilities (225) 746-0101

See all 11 buildings in Ascension Parish Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Donaldsonville

You do not have to do this alone. A HUD-approved housing counseling agency helps for free or at low cost: getting ready to buy, understanding your credit, or solving a problem with your rent.

There is 1 HUD-approved agency with an office in Ascension Parish; none says it serves in Spanish.

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HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Donaldsonville

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Donaldsonville or Ascension Parish. The ones below are statewide in Louisiana: they work in Donaldsonville the same as in the rest of the state.

Which programs do I qualify for? All programs in Louisiana

  • HomeStart Assist

    Statewide in Louisiana

    Louisiana state corporation 30-year mortgage for first-time buyers with 4% of the loan in assistance, as a 0% second mortgage forgiven after 60 months. Offered by Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC).

    Forgivable

    See the program Official page

  • HomeStart Advantage

    Statewide in Louisiana

    Louisiana state corporation 30-year mortgage with 4% of the loan in assistance, as a 0% second mortgage forgiven after 60 months; you do not need to be a first-time buyer, but you cannot own another home at closing. Offered by Louisiana Housing Corporation (LHC).

    Forgivable

    See the program Official page

Housing counselors near Donaldsonville

The HUD-approved agencies closest to the center of Donaldsonville, in a straight line, nearest first. If one says it serves in Spanish, its card says so.

  • Integrity Homebuyer Association, Incorporated

    2107 S Burnside Ave Ste 5, Gonzales · 9 miles away

    • Pre-purchase counseling
    • Homebuyer education workshops
    (225) 644-6705

  • NSC (naca Counseling Subsidiary) - Baton Rouge, LA

    10101 Siegen Ln Bldg 2 Ste B, Baton Rouge · 19 miles away · Spanish

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Workshops for new owners
    • and 2 more
    (225) 767-9224

  • Louisiana Housing Corporation

    2415 Quail Dr, Baton Rouge · 23 miles away

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Budget and credit workshops
    • and 3 more
    (225) 763-8654

Every agency in Ascension Parish All counseling agencies in Louisiana

Help in Spanish near Donaldsonville

1 of the 3 agencies on this list says it serves in Spanish.

Ask for service in Spanish

When you call, say “Spanish, please” or ask if someone speaks Spanish. If not, ask whether they offer an interpreter.

Housing authorities of Donaldsonville

HUD’s record names them for Donaldsonville or Ascension Parish. They run public housing or Section 8 vouchers. Ask whether their waiting list is open.

All housing agencies in Louisiana Source: HUD

Cities

Other cities in Ascension Parish

These cities are also in Ascension Parish. They share its loan limits and fair market rents, but home values and rent change from one to the next.

Everything about Ascension Parish Housing in Louisiana

Nearby cities

The cities closest to Donaldsonville, with the typical home value.

Neighboring counties

If Ascension Parish is out of reach, look next door. Each number is that county's own.

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Guides for your next step

Short explanations, in plain language and with official sources, for buying or renting in Donaldsonville.

All guides
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Questions

Housing questions about Donaldsonville

Short answers with the numbers for Donaldsonville and all of Ascension Parish. If your case is different, a HUD-approved counseling agency can guide you for free or at low cost.

How much does a typical home cost in Donaldsonville?

The typical home value in Donaldsonville is $185,900, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Ascension Parish it is $279,600.

How much does it cost to rent in Donaldsonville?

Typical rent in Donaldsonville is $827 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Ascension Parish is $1,149.

What is the FHA loan limit in Donaldsonville?

Donaldsonville uses the FHA limit for all of Ascension Parish (2026): $541,287 for a one-unit home and $1,041,125 for a four-unit home.

Where can I find free help to buy or rent in Donaldsonville?

There is 1 HUD-approved counseling agency with an office in Ascension Parish. They can help you get ready to buy, with your credit, or with rent.

Sources: American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (Average 2020–2024); FHA mortgage limits (HUD) (2026 data); Conforming loan limits (FHFA) (2026 data); Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Small Area Fair Market Rents (HUD) (Fiscal year 2027); Census Bureau ZCTA-to-place relationship file (2020 data); HUD-approved housing counseling agencies (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Public Housing Agencies (HUD) (Retrieved November 6, 2026); Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) (As of November 5, 2026); FHFA House Price Index (HPI) (2025 data); Homes with flood insurance (NFIP, FEMA) (As of August 3, 2026).