salaryRent is lower than in 83% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 31 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $43,400 a year. That is $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Louisiana. It is number 39 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Jennings?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Jennings
| Size | Jennings | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $515 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $861 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,154 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,071 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Jennings overall?
Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jennings, so the Louisiana figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Jennings
Life in Jennings
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jennings?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $136 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $136,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Jennings, LA?
Renting in Jennings costs a median of about $1,085 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.
How much do I need to make to live in Jennings?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $43,400 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Jennings cheap or expensive?
Jennings is rated OK: rent takes 24.9% of the typical household income of $52,370. It ranks 39th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Jennings?
The median homeowner in Jennings pays $281 a year in property taxes, about 0.21% of the median home value.
Is Jennings more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Louisiana are 12% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Jennings?
The median home value in Jennings is $136,700, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
9,553 people live in Jennings. Numbers are typical (middle) values.