Opelousas, LA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 9,891 housing units in Opelousas.
This represents a 37.9% growth from 7,173 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 9,842 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 49 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Opelousas is about 53.7%.
Opelousas's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 11%.
Average household size is 2.52 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Opelousas were built after 1966.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1.20% |
| One Bedroom | 14.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 34.40% |
| Three Bedrooms | 41.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 7.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 1% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
| Median year structure was built | 1964 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $54,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $38,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Median year structure was built | 1970 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $268 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 1.70% |
| Simple Mortgage | 31.90% |
| Debt Free | 61.90% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.7% |
