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Is Youngsville, LA expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 14 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,34523% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$114,187about $9,516/month · 31% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$287,70014% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,800 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Louisiana cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Louisiana. It is number 69 of 102 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Youngsville
$1,345
Gretna
$1,233
Natchitoches
$869
Shenandoah
$1,211
Estelle
$1,517
Thibodaux
$1,117
Opelousas
$672

How much do households earn in Youngsville?

Under $25k
10.6%
$25k–50k
17.6%
$50k–100k
26.6%
$100k–150k
23.0%
$150k+
17.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 40.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Youngsville 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 Youngsville, so the Louisiana figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Youngsville

🏛️ Property tax$1,902a year · 0.66% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$184a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Youngsville

Commute to work26.2 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree37.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home87.4%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.2%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Youngsville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $651 a month less.

Renting
$1,345
Owning
$1,996

Owning assumes a typical $287,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $28,770 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Youngsville, LA?

Renting in Youngsville costs a median of about $1,345 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Louisiana median is $1,165.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,800 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Youngsville cheap or expensive?

Youngsville is rated Cheap: rent takes 14.1% of the typical household income of $114,187. It ranks 69th cheapest of 102 Louisiana cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Youngsville?

The median homeowner in Youngsville pays $1,902 a year in property taxes, about 0.66% of the median home value.

Is Youngsville 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 Youngsville?

The median home value in Youngsville is $287,700, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

17,427 people live in Youngsville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.