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Is Schriever, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,04241% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$71,797about $5,983/month · 18% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$179,30046% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 85% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $41,680 a year. That is $20 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 31 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Schriever
$1,042
St. Gabriel
$1,070
Donaldsonville
$1,447
Oakdale
$919
Red Chute
$2,408
Franklin
$649
Walker
$815

How much do households earn in Schriever?

Under $25k
10.0%
$25k–50k
23.0%
$50k–100k
36.0%
$100k–150k
14.6%
$150k+
5.4%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Schriever

SizeSchrieverU.S. average
2 bedrooms$1,044$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,126$1,698

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Schriever overall?

Everyday prices in Louisiana overall are 12% below the U.S. average (index 88.2, U.S. = 100).

Housing
63
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
71
Other services
96
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Schriever, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Schriever

🏛️ Property tax$937a year · 0.52% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$212a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Schriever

Commute to work25.1 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree15.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home70.3%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line13.9%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Schriever?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $202 a month less.

Renting
$1,042
Owning
$1,244

Owning assumes a typical $179,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $17,930 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Schriever, LA?

Renting in Schriever costs a median of about $1,042 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

How much do I need to make to live in Schriever?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $41,680 a year, or $20 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Schriever cheap or expensive?

Schriever is rated Cheap: rent takes 17.4% of the typical household income of $71,797. It ranks 31st cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Schriever?

The median homeowner in Schriever pays $937 a year in property taxes, about 0.52% of the median home value.

Is Schriever 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 Schriever?

The median home value in Schriever is $179,300, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,690 people live in Schriever. Numbers are typical (middle) values.