Best parishes to live in Louisiana

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Best parishes to live in Louisiana

What makes a particular parish the best? Oftentimes, it's a good mix of opportunities for fun outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Throw in some historical sites, good schools, job opportunities, and affordable housing, and the county will most likely have happy residents.

Stacker compiled a list of the best parishes to live in Louisiana using rankings from Niche. Niche ranks parishes by a variety of factors including: public schools, educational attainment, cost of living, and housing.

Many parishes on the list are experiencing growth due to their job opportunities, education, or home values. Others are adored for their historic or well-designed value, or devotion to cultural opportunities. Keep reading to see if your parish made the list.

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#25. St. James Parish

- Population: 21,308
- Median home value: $158,500 (79% own)
- Median rent: $644 (21% rent)
- Median household income: $51,603

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#24. Caddo Parish

- Population: 245,831
- Median home value: $149,200 (60% own)
- Median rent: $797 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $41,797

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#23. Jefferson Davis Parish

- Population: 31,441
- Median home value: $114,000 (73% own)
- Median rent: $635 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $42,105

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#22. St. Bernard Parish

- Population: 46,266
- Median home value: $151,300 (68% own)
- Median rent: $951 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $44,661

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#21. Iberia Parish

- Population: 71,887
- Median home value: $115,600 (68% own)
- Median rent: $768 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $46,861

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#20. Terrebonne Parish

- Population: 112,054
- Median home value: $152,500 (72% own)
- Median rent: $853 (28% rent)
- Median household income: $48,747

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#19. Sabine Parish

- Population: 23,991
- Median home value: $94,300 (68% own)
- Median rent: $583 (32% rent)
- Median household income: $40,336

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#18. Iberville Parish

- Population: 32,822
- Median home value: $143,700 (73% own)
- Median rent: $755 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $50,161

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#17. Rapides Parish

- Population: 130,970
- Median home value: $143,100 (62% own)
- Median rent: $821 (38% rent)
- Median household income: $47,269

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#16. Plaquemines Parish

- Population: 23,338
- Median home value: $190,600 (69% own)
- Median rent: $1,289 (31% rent)
- Median household income: $57,204

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#15. Lafourche Parish

- Population: 98,108
- Median home value: $158,000 (76% own)
- Median rent: $793 (24% rent)
- Median household income: $55,506

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#14. Ouachita Parish

- Population: 155,494
- Median home value: $146,700 (58% own)
- Median rent: $768 (42% rent)
- Median household income: $41,121

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#13. West Feliciana Parish

- Population: 15,428
- Median home value: $229,500 (73% own)
- Median rent: $785 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $59,637

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#12. Beauregard Parish

- Population: 37,043
- Median home value: $127,500 (77% own)
- Median rent: $741 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $53,209

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#11. West Baton Rouge Parish

- Population: 26,101
- Median home value: $200,000 (73% own)
- Median rent: $884 (27% rent)
- Median household income: $65,385

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#10. Allen Parish

- Population: 25,618
- Median home value: $97,500 (75% own)
- Median rent: $601 (25% rent)
- Median household income: $46,446

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#9. Bossier Parish

- Population: 126,499
- Median home value: $172,400 (63% own)
- Median rent: $992 (37% rent)
- Median household income: $54,268

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#8. Vermilion Parish

- Population: 59,865
- Median home value: $122,200 (77% own)
- Median rent: $685 (23% rent)
- Median household income: $51,945

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#7. Lincoln Parish

- Population: 47,246
- Median home value: $154,500 (51% own)
- Median rent: $729 (49% rent)
- Median household income: $35,467

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#6. Calcasieu Parish

- Population: 201,619
- Median home value: $156,800 (67% own)
- Median rent: $832 (33% rent)
- Median household income: $51,148

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#5. East Baton Rouge Parish

- Population: 443,763
- Median home value: $194,000 (60% own)
- Median rent: $933 (40% rent)
- Median household income: $54,948

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#4. St. Charles Parish

- Population: 52,773
- Median home value: $201,700 (81% own)
- Median rent: $978 (19% rent)
- Median household income: $69,019

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#3. St. Tammany Parish

- Population: 255,155
- Median home value: $218,500 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,086 (22% rent)
- Median household income: $68,905

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#2. Lafayette Parish

- Population: 241,973
- Median home value: $185,300 (65% own)
- Median rent: $874 (35% rent)
- Median household income: $56,999

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#1. Ascension Parish

- Population: 123,114
- Median home value: $207,400 (82% own)
- Median rent: $982 (18% rent)
- Median household income: $80,527

Best parishes to live in Louisiana