Is Union Parish, LA good for real estate investing?

Union Parish has an investment score of 61/100, rated as "Buy". The county ranks #295 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Union Parish?

The median home price in Union Parish is $146,817. This ranks #140 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Union Parish?

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

Union Parish

LouisianaPopulation: 21,049

/100

Buy

#295 of 1,000 counties

#19 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

$146,817

Median Home Price

37% below national median

$8,718/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

5.94%

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

61/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

53/100

Based on 0.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

83/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. 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

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

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

Economic Indicators

Population

21,049

Median Income

$47,068

vs $57,059 national est.

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

3.1x

Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if

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

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
Lafayette ParishLA	62	$230,132	$1,371	7.15%	Buy	View
CurrentUnion ParishLA	61	$146,817	Est. pending	—	Buy
Iberville ParishLA	61	$167,232	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
Rapides ParishLA	61	$165,369	$972	7.05%	Buy	View
Bossier ParishLA	61	$237,022	$1,359	6.88%	Buy	View
Saint Tammany ParishLA	60	$275,874	$1,560	6.78%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

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

Union Parish in Louisiana scores 61/100, ranking #295 of 1,000 US counties (top 39%). 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

61/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

53/100

Based on 0.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

83/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.1x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
Lafayette ParishLA	62	$230,132	$1,371	7.15%	Buy	View
CurrentUnion ParishLA	61	$146,817	Est. pending	—	Buy
Iberville ParishLA	61	$167,232	Est. pending	—	Buy	View
Rapides ParishLA	61	$165,369	$972	7.05%	Buy	View
Bossier ParishLA	61	$237,022	$1,359	6.88%	Buy	View
Saint Tammany ParishLA	60	$275,874	$1,560	6.78%	Buy	View

The Bottom Line

BuyUnion 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%