1st Advantage MortgageWest Feliciana Parish households have a median income of $77,452 and median rent of $1,049 a month (ACS 2020 to 2024). A loan makes sense only if its total cost beats your alternatives and the payment fits your budget. Check the lender's Louisiana license first.
On this page
- A quick profile of West Feliciana Parish
- Renting and owning in West Feliciana Parish
- Household income in West Feliciana Parish
- How West Feliciana Parish residents earn a living
- The counties around West Feliciana Parish
- Cities, towns and CDPs in West Feliciana Parish
- What a median West Feliciana Parish budget can carry
- Before borrowing in West Feliciana Parish
- More West Feliciana Parish figures
- Steps before you apply in West Feliciana Parish
- Louisiana rules that apply in West Feliciana Parish
- Related local guides
- Frequently asked questions
A quick profile of West Feliciana Parish
With an estimated 15,327 residents (ACS 2020 to 2024), West Feliciana Parish ranks 50th of 64 in Louisiana for population. Spread over 403 square miles, that works out to roughly 38.0 residents per square mile. It is one of the counties that make up the Baton Rouge, LA metropolitan statistical area (OMB, 2023). Of the 1 Census place inside West Feliciana Parish, St. Francisville leads by population with about 1,805.
Renting and owning in West Feliciana Parish
A typical West Feliciana Parish rental runs $1,049 a month including utilities. Rent takes 30% or more of income for 68% of renter households here. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,700, about 3.2 times the median household income. The ownership rate is 76%. Median construction year: 1991.
| Housing | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana statewide | Typical U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median gross rent | $1,049/mo | $1,064/mo | $877/mo |
| Median home value | $245,700 | $216,500 | $185,300 |
| Owners | 76% | 67% | 75% |
| Rent-burdened renters | 68% | 55% | 45% |
| Burdened owners | 18% | 28% | n/a |
| Vacant units | 22% | 14% | n/a |
Because most West Feliciana Parish households own, home repairs are a frequent reason to borrow. An unsecured personal loan leaves the house out of the deal, while a HELOC uses it as collateral. High rent burdens leave little slack. If you are borrowing to consolidate, make sure the new payment is lower than the ones it replaces.
Household income in West Feliciana Parish
The median household income in West Feliciana Parish is $77,452; statewide it is $60,756, so West Feliciana Parish runs 27% above Louisiana as a whole.
| Yearly household income | West Feliciana Parish | Gap to Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Under $35,000 | 21.8% | -9.0 pts |
| $35,000 to $99,999 | 39.2% | -0.1 pts |
| $100,000 to $199,999 | 30.5% | +8.3 pts |
| $200,000 or more | 8.5% | +0.7 pts |
About 22% of households earn under $35,000, while 39% clear $100,000. 11.8% of residents fall below the federal poverty line (statewide: 18.9%). The Gini index of income inequality is 0.451 (0 is perfect equality). For a borrower in West Feliciana Parish, the county median is only context: a lender looks at the income you can document, so pay stubs, benefit letters or tax returns matter more than any average.
How West Feliciana Parish residents earn a living
By the Census industry count, 25% of employed West Feliciana Parish residents work in education and health care and 14% in manufacturing. The sharpest difference from the state is in manufacturing, at 14% locally and 8% for Louisiana. ACS puts five-year average unemployment at 4.1% in West Feliciana Parish. Long commutes are common here: 39% of workers spend 45 minutes or longer getting to work. Households without a car make up 5.1% of the total (8.4% statewide).
| Top industries | West Feliciana Parish share | +/- vs Louisiana |
|---|---|---|
| Education and health care | 24.7% | -0.9 pts |
| Manufacturing | 13.7% | +6.2 pts |
| Public administration | 9.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Transportation, warehousing and utilities | 9.7% | +3.8 pts |
| Construction | 9.4% | +1.0 pts |
| Other services | 7.1% | +1.9 pts |
A lender verifies what your own job pays. The county's industry mix tells you about the local economy, not about your application.
The counties around West Feliciana Parish
The six counties whose centers lie closest to West Feliciana Parish's, from 16 to 36 miles away. West Baton Rouge Parish leads the group on income ($87,299), Wilkinson County trails ($35,311), and West Feliciana Parish out-earns 5 of the six. The list crosses into Mississippi, where different lending rules and regulators apply.
| Nearby county | Center to center | Household income | Gross rent | Owner-occupied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Feliciana Parish | - | $77,452 | $1,049/mo | 76% |
| Pointe Coupee Parish, LA | 16 mi | $65,961 | $817/mo | 80% |
| Wilkinson County, MS | 21 mi | $35,311 | $686/mo | 78% |
| East Feliciana Parish, LA | 23 mi | $73,085 | $911/mo | 86% |
| West Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 29 mi | $87,299 | $973/mo | 77% |
| East Baton Rouge Parish, LA | 30 mi | $63,071 | $1,147/mo | 59% |
| Avoyelles Parish, LA | 36 mi | $39,325 | $757/mo | 70% |
Cities, towns and CDPs in West Feliciana Parish
Just one Census place, St. Francisville, lies mainly within West Feliciana Parish; it holds about 1,805 people. None of the 1 has its own city guide, so this page covers all of them.
| Town or CDP | Type | People | Median household income | Median gross rent | Miles from center |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francisville | town | 1,805 | $57,105 | $1,083 | 7 mi |
What a median West Feliciana Parish budget can carry
West Feliciana Parish at the medians, through a lender's eyes (what DTI means):
- $6,454 a month: gross income for a household at the West Feliciana Parish median
- Median rent: $1,049, or 16 cents of every gross dollar
- At 36%, room after rent is $1,275 a month
- Under a 43% cap, $2,775 total minus rent leaves $1,726
Car, student loan and card payments come out of that room first. Try your own numbers in the calculator.
Before borrowing in West Feliciana Parish
Based on the West Feliciana Parish data above, these borrowing questions are most likely to matter locally.
- Long drives. With 39% of commutes over 45 minutes, tires and repairs are fixed costs in many West Feliciana Parish budgets.
- Repairs on manufactured housing. With 21% of homes here, compare a personal loan with any dealer or park repair program.
- Renters under pressure. When 68% pay 30% or more for rent, the smallest loan that solves the problem is the right size.
More West Feliciana Parish figures
College graduates make up 22% of the adult population. The uninsured rate is 5.5%, against 7.8% for Louisiana.
| Measure | West Feliciana Parish | Louisiana statewide | Typical U.S. county |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.7 | 38.0 | 41.5 |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.6% | 27.0% | 22.2% |
| No high school diploma | 16.8% | 12.7% | n/a |
| No health insurance | 5.5% | 7.8% | 7.8% |
| No vehicle | 5.1% | 8.4% | 5.4% |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Poverty rate | 11.8% | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Unemployment (ACS) | 4.1% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Travel time to work | Workers |
|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 20.7% |
| 15 to 29 min | 21.2% |
| 30 to 44 min | 19.6% |
| 45 to 59 min | 15.2% |
| 60+ min | 23.3% |
Steps before you apply in West Feliciana Parish
Four checks before you sign anything:
- Write down what the expense costs; a smaller loan costs less.
- Collect three written offers and compare APR and total repaid.
- Only work with lenders licensed for Louisiana borrowers.
- Pick the shortest term whose payment still fits.
Louisiana rules that apply in West Feliciana Parish
West Feliciana Parish borrowers fall under statewide rules, enforced by the Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions. Federal complaints: consumerfinance.gov. The Louisiana guide covers state rules in more detail.
Related local guides
For statewide rules and data, see the Louisiana guide.
Frequently asked questions
How much do households in West Feliciana Parish earn?
The median is $77,452; 39% earn $100,000 or more and 22% under $35,000. A lender uses your own documented income, not this figure.
What do renters pay in West Feliciana Parish?
$1,049 a month at the median, about 16% of median household income.
I own my home in West Feliciana Parish. Personal loan or HELOC?
A HELOC uses the house as collateral; a personal loan usually does not. With 76% of homes owner-occupied here, many readers can compare both in writing.
Does this page cover St. Francisville?
Yes, along with the other 0 Census places in West Feliciana Parish.
Are West Feliciana Parish applicants treated differently?
No. Everyone answers the same questions and is screened on the same objective points; lending partners set their own criteria under fair-lending laws.