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City · 9,553 residents · Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana

Jennings , Louisiana

In Jennings, a typical home is worth $136,700 and typical rent is $881 a month. Compared with all of Jefferson Davis Parish, typical household income is 15% lower, the typical home value is 9% lower, and the share of households that own their home is 13 points lower.

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  • Typical home value

    $136,700

    9% below the parish

    37% below Louisiana

    • Jennings
    • Jefferson Davis
    • Louisiana

  • Typical rent

    $881a month

    4% above the parish

    17% below Louisiana

    • Jennings
    • Jefferson Davis
    • Louisiana

  • Typical household income

    $48,558a year

    15% below the parish

    20% below Louisiana

    • Jennings
    • Jefferson Davis
    • Louisiana

  • Households that own their home

    64%

    13 points below the parish

    3 points below Louisiana

    • Jennings
    • Jefferson Davis
    • Louisiana

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

Market now, with Zillow data

Zillow data
Typical home value
$139,739
3.7% more than 12 months ago

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

Jennings is in Jefferson Davis 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 Jefferson Davis Parish. See the county

Data updated: October 1, 2026 11 official sources

Only here

What sets Jennings apart

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

  1. Nearby, in Crowley, the typical rent is $594: 33% less than in Jennings ($881).

  2. 64% of households in Jennings own their home, against 77% in Jefferson Davis Parish.

  3. The typical household income in Jennings is $48,558, 15% less than in Jefferson Davis Parish as a whole ($57,341).

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

The homes here

Housing in Jennings

What homes there are in Jennings, 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 Jennings, 8 in 10 homes are single-family detached houses; in Jefferson Davis Parish, 7.

Year built

Homes in Jennings are older: the typical year built is 1970; in Jefferson Davis Parish, 1980.

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

$1,159 a month

Jefferson Davis Parish: $1,309 a month

Without a mortgage

$367 a month

Jefferson Davis Parish: $348 a month

Owners with a mortgage

37%

Jefferson Davis Parish: 43%

Owning costs less in Jennings: with a mortgage, the typical cost is $1,159 a month; in Jefferson Davis Parish, $1,309. Without one, $367.

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

The typical home value in Jennings rose 21% since 2015–2019, less than in Jefferson Davis Parish (32%).

Since 2015–2019, the typical rent in Jennings rose 41%, more than in Jefferson Davis Parish (34%).

Income in Jennings grew faster than housing: it rose 63%, while home values changed +21% and rent +41%.

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

MeasureJenningsJefferson Davis ParishLouisianaUnited States
Rental vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate7.8%5.5%
Homeowner vacancy Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1.3%0.9%
More than one person per room Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate2.3%3.4%
People per household 2.402.602.492.53
Drive alone 85%87%79%69%
Carpool Unreliable estimate6%9%9%
Public transit Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate1%3%
Walk or bike Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate2%3%
Work from home Unreliable estimate4%8%15%
Other means Unreliable estimateUnreliable estimate2%2%
Typical commute 10 to 19 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes20 to 29 minutes

On average, a household in Jennings has 2.40 people, fewer than in Jefferson Davis Parish (2.60).

In Jennings, 85% of workers drive alone to work; in Jefferson Davis Parish, 87%.

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 Jennings?

A typical home is within reach of the typical income

We start with a typical home in Jennings, worth $136,700, an FHA loan with 3.5% down and the latest average rate (7.18%). That payment would take 26% of the typical household income in Jennings, which is $48,558 a year.

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

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Starts at the typical home value in Jennings. Change it to the price you have in mind.

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Your score changes which loans apply and FHA's minimum down payment. Your real rate also depends on your credit.

Down payment
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That is $4,785 (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

$1,051

at 7.18% · 30 years

Loan amount
$134,224
Total interest
$193,116
Paid off in
November 2056

Includes $2,309 FHA upfront mortgage insurance premium.

Does it fit the income?

  • Comfortable

    up to $1,133 a month

    Your payment · 26%

  • Tight

    $1,133 to $1,457 a month

  • Hard

    more than $1,457 a month

Compared with the typical household income in Jennings ($48,558 a year). Reference: HUD calls paying more than 30% of income for housing a cost burden.

Show the result as
per month$1,051
Principal & interest$909
Property tax$24
Home insurance$57
FHA mortgage insurance (MIP)$60

You need at least $4,785 for the down payment, plus closing costs.

Next step

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

Jennings and Jefferson Davis Parish

Jennings is in Jefferson Davis 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).

Jennings's own numbers

Typical home value
$136,700
Typical monthly rent
$881
Typical yearly household income
$48,558
Households that own their home
64%
Effective property tax rate
0.21%

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

Numbers for all of Jefferson Davis Parish

FHA limit, one-unit home
$541,287
Conventional limit, one unit
$832,750
HUD fair market rent, 2 bedrooms
$921
Price change over 5 years (FHFA)
+22%
Homes in a high flood-risk zone
17%

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 Jefferson Davis Parish.

Everything about Jefferson Davis Parish

Buying

Buying a home in Jennings

A typical home in Jennings is worth $136,700: 9% below the parish and 37% below Louisiana. With the typical household income in Jennings ($48,558 a year), a typical home costs 2.8 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.

  • Jennings 2.8 years
  • Jefferson Davis 2.6 years
  • Louisiana 3.6 years
  • United States 4.1 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Average 2020–2024

How prices have changed in Jefferson Davis Parish

According to FHFA’s house price index, home prices in Jefferson Davis Parish rose 34% in the 10 years through 2025.

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

Period Parish Louisiana U.S.
Last year (2025) +2.9% +1.8% +2.9%
5 years (2020–2025) +22% +22% +47%
10 years (2015–2025) +34% +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

Jennings next to Jefferson Davis 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
  • Jennings $136,700
  • Jefferson Davis $150,800
  • Louisiana $216,500
  • United States $332,700
Typical monthly rent
  • Jennings $881
  • Jefferson Davis $848
  • Louisiana $1,064
  • United States $1,413
Typical yearly household income
  • Jennings $48,558
  • Jefferson Davis $57,341
  • Louisiana $60,756
  • United States $80,734
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Jennings next to Jefferson Davis Parish and Louisiana
Measure Jennings Jefferson Davis Parish Louisiana U.S.
Typical home value $136,700 $150,800 $216,500 $332,700
Typical monthly rent $881 $848 $1,064 $1,413
Typical yearly household income $48,558 $57,341 $60,756 $80,734
Households that own their home 64% 77% 67% 65%
Typical yearly property tax $281 $442 $1,180 $3,119
Effective property tax rate 0.21% 0.29% 0.55% 0.94%
Renters with high rent for their income 59% 46% 55% 51%

“Typical” means the median: half are above and half are below. ▲ and ▼ say whether the city is above or below Jefferson Davis 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 Jennings

For a typical $136,700 home in Jennings, at Freddie Mac's average rate (7.18% as of November 5, 2026) over 30 years. The monthly payment adds principal and interest, Jennings's typical property tax, an example home insurance and mortgage insurance when it applies.

  • FHA, 3.5% down $1,051a month

    Least cash to close
    Down payment
    $4,785
    Cash to close
    $8,886
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    FHA MIP · $60

  • Conventional, 5% down $1,026a month

    Down payment
    $6,835
    Cash to close
    $10,936
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    PMI · $65

  • Conventional, 20% down, no PMI $822a month

    Down payment
    $27,340
    Cash to close
    $31,441
    Rate
    7.18%
    Mortgage insurance
    None

  • ITIN, 15% down (example) $948a month

    Down payment
    $20,505
    Cash to close
    $24,606
    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 Jennings and for Jefferson Davis Parish.

Property tax

Effective rate in Jennings

0.21%of the home’s value each year

$281 a year for the typical owner in Jennings.

  • Jennings 0.21%
  • Jefferson Davis 0.29%
  • Louisiana 0.55%

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

Exemptions and deadlines in Louisiana

Flood risk in Jefferson Davis Parish

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

Homes in the high-risk zone
17%
2,039
Of those, with NFIP insurance
28%
Parish Louisiana U.S.
Homes in the high-risk zone 17% 15% 3.5%
Of those, with NFIP insurance 28% 73% 48%

Most homeowners insurance policies do not cover flood damage.

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Renting

Renting in Jennings

Typical rent in Jennings is $881 a month: 4% above the parish. In Jennings, 59% of renter households pay 30% or more of their income in rent.

HUD publishes a fair market rent for all of Jefferson Davis Parish, by unit size. To pay the 2-bedroom one ($921 a month) without spending more than 30% of your income, you would need to earn $17.71 an hour working full time.

HUD fair market rent for all of Jefferson Davis 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 $641 $12.33 $25,640
1 bedroom $704 $13.54 $28,160
2 bedrooms $921 $17.71 $36,840
3 bedrooms $1,217 $23.40 $48,680
4 bedrooms $1,315 $25.29 $52,600

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 Jennings

HUD also publishes a fair market rent for each ZIP code (Small Area FMR, fiscal year 2027). Jennings is in ZIP code 70546.

For 2 bedrooms it is $1,000: $79 more than the fair market rent for Jefferson Davis Parish ($921).

  • 70546 $1,000$1,320

1 of these ZIP codes crosses the city line: HUD sets the rent by ZIP code, not by city. A ZIP code counts for Jennings 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 Jennings

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

  • Unnamed 301A Bangle Dr, Jennings 70546 164 homes, 163 low-income · Run by Housing Authority of the City of Jennings · Average payment: $356 a month · Average wait: 15 months (337) 824-5642
  • Westminster Homes 1810 Cary Ave, Jennings 70546 40 low-income homes · For older adults (337) 824-9835
  • Cory Park 891 Shankland Ave, Jennings 70546 30 low-income homes · 1 bd: 4 · 2 bd: 18 · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 1989
  • Westminster Homes II 609 S Craig St, Jennings 70546 14 low-income homes · For older adults (337) 824-3003
  • Acadian Apts 916 Florence St, Jennings 70546 42 homes, 8 low-income · 3 bd: 8 · In service since 2005 · For families

See all 17 buildings in Jefferson Davis Parish Source: HUD, Retrieved November 6, 2026

Free help

Help to buy or rent in Jennings

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 Jefferson Davis Parish; 1 says it serves in Spanish.

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HUD counseling is free or low-cost

Assistance programs in Jennings

No down payment, repair or rent-help program on our list is for Jennings or Jefferson Davis Parish. The ones below are statewide in Louisiana: they work in Jennings 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 Jennings

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

  • Assist Agency - Jeff Davis Parish

    107 E. Nezpique St., Jennings · 0 miles away · Spanish

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Home improvement and repairs
    • and 3 more
    (337) 824-7800

  • Assist Agency

    225 N Avenue C, Crowley · 17 miles away

    • Mortgage delinquency and default
    • Budget and financial counseling
    • and 5 more
    (337) 788-7551

  • Calcasieu Parish Housing Counseling Agency

    2001 Moeling St, Lake Charles · 32 miles away

    • Budget and financial counseling
    • Fair housing pre-purchase workshops
    • and 4 more
    (337) 721-4030

Every agency in Jefferson Davis Parish All counseling agencies in Louisiana

Help in Spanish near Jennings

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 Jennings

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

  • Housing Authority of the City of Jennings Public housing (337) 824-5642
  • Jefferson Davis Parish Section 8 Section 8 vouchers (337) 824-7353

3 other authorities have an office in Jefferson Davis Parish: see the list Source: HUD

Cities

Nearby cities

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

Everything about Jefferson Davis Parish Housing in Louisiana

Neighboring counties

If Jefferson Davis 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 Jennings.

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Questions

Housing questions about Jennings

Short answers with the numbers for Jennings and all of Jefferson Davis 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 Jennings?

The typical home value in Jennings is $136,700, according to the U.S. Census Bureau (average 2020–2024). For comparison, in Jefferson Davis Parish it is $150,800.

How much does it cost to rent in Jennings?

Typical rent in Jennings is $881 a month, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. HUD’s fair market rent for 2 bedrooms in Jefferson Davis Parish is $921.

What is the FHA loan limit in Jennings?

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

How much property tax do owners pay in Jennings?

The typical homeowner in Jennings pays $281 a year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. That is 0.21% of the home’s value; in Jefferson Davis Parish, the rate is 0.29%.

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

There is 1 HUD-approved counseling agency with an office in Jefferson Davis Parish. 1 says it serves in Spanish. 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).