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Typical monthly cost of the median home in Louisiana
Principal and interest
$1,185
$173,200 loan at 7.28%, 30 years
Property tax
$121
0.67% of $216,500 a year
Together
$1,306
before insurance, HOA and PMI
That is about 26% of the median household income in Louisiana ($60,756 a year), before insurance and other costs.
Counties in Louisiana
Property tax rates and home values differ by county. Payment is principal, interest and property tax on the median home.
| County | Median home | Tax rate | Payment |
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| East Baton Rouge Parish | $248,800 | 0.74% | $1,515 |
| Jefferson Parish | $251,400 | 0.63% | $1,508 |
| Orleans Parish | $315,700 | 0.98% | $1,986 |
| St. Tammany Parish | $284,000 | 0.77% | $1,737 |
| Lafayette Parish | $242,900 | 0.63% | $1,457 |
| Caddo Parish | $175,700 | 0.80% | $1,079 |
| Calcasieu Parish | $217,000 | 0.58% | $1,293 |
| Ouachita Parish | $194,400 | 0.63% | $1,166 |
| Livingston Parish | $230,600 | 0.55% | $1,368 |
| Tangipahoa Parish | $212,900 | 0.46% | $1,247 |
| Ascension Parish | $279,600 | 0.60% | $1,670 |
| Bossier Parish | $227,200 | 0.76% | $1,388 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Louisiana?
Using Census Bureau medians, homeowners with a mortgage in Louisiana pay about $1,455 a year in property tax on a median home value of $216,500, an effective rate of 0.67%. That ranks 37 of 51 (the states and DC, highest first) and is below the U.S. median of 1.05%. Rates vary by county and city, and your bill depends on the assessed value and any exemptions.
How much is the monthly payment on a median-priced home in Louisiana?
On a $216,500 home with 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (the Freddie Mac weekly average), principal and interest is about $1,185 a month and property tax about $121, so roughly $1,306 before homeowners insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance.
What is the conforming loan limit in Louisiana?
Most counties in Louisiana have a one-unit conforming loan limit of $832,750, set by the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Loans above the limit are jumbo loans, which can have different rates and down payment rules.
Where do these numbers come from?
Home values, property taxes and incomes are U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year medians. Loan limits come from the Federal Housing Finance Agency and rates from Freddie Mac. The methodology page lists each source and when it was retrieved.
Data and method. Home values, property taxes and incomes: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024) (medians, with sampling error; property tax is for owners with a mortgage). Loan limits: FHFA. Rates: Freddie Mac weekly average as of October 1, 2026. Retrieved October 1, 2026. Payment figures assume 20% down, a 30-year fixed loan, and exclude insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance. Estimates only; see the methodology.