Is Sabine Parish, LA good for real estate investing?

Sabine Parish has an investment score of 70/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #0 nationally among 0 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Sabine Parish?

The median home price in Sabine Parish is $186,542. This ranks #0 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Sabine Parish?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Sabine Parish would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Sabine Parish

LouisianaPopulation: 22,209

/100

Buy

#0 of 0 counties

#4 in Louisiana (64 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$186,542

Median Home Price

0% below national median

$1,119/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

0.60%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

70/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

92/100

Based on 6.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

61/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.6x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

+Strong price appreciation (+6.9% YoY)

Challenges

-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

22,209

Median Income

$40,777

vs $0 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

4.6x

Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Best for

+Appreciation buyers: YoY growth is meaningfully above the long-run average

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CurrentSabine ParishLA	70	$186,542	Est. pending	—	Buy
Calcasieu ParishLA	70	$193,360	$1,062	6.59%	Buy	View
Iberia ParishLA	69	$134,124	$1,188	10.63%	Buy	View
Livingston ParishLA	69	$246,195	$1,595	7.78%	Buy	View
Jefferson ParishLA	68	$261,373	$1,549	7.11%	Buy	View
Caddo ParishLA	67	$138,170	$1,045	9.08%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuySabine Parish offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Sabine Parish in Louisiana scores 70/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

70/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

92/100

Based on 6.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

61/100

Price-to-income ratio of 4.6x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
CurrentSabine ParishLA	70	$186,542	Est. pending	—	Buy
Calcasieu ParishLA	70	$193,360	$1,062	6.59%	Buy	View
Iberia ParishLA	69	$134,124	$1,188	10.63%	Buy	View
Livingston ParishLA	69	$246,195	$1,595	7.78%	Buy	View
Jefferson ParishLA	68	$261,373	$1,549	7.11%	Buy	View
Caddo ParishLA	67	$138,170	$1,045	9.08%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuySabine Parish offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%