Highest Income Limits in Louisiana — FY2026

Metro areas with the highest HUD Area Median Income in Louisiana. Highest area median income first, based on official HUD data. · View national rankings →

Most Expensive Metros for Rent Least Expensive Metros for Rent Biggest Rent Increases Highest Income Limits
# Metro Area State Median Income 50% AMI (4p) 30% AMI (4p)
1 Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA MSA LA $107,700 $52,100 $33,000
2 Baton Rouge, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $94,500 $47,250 $33,000
3 St. James Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $94,000 $47,000 $33,000
4 Lake Charles, LA MSA LA $93,000 $46,500 $33,000
5 Lafayette, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $90,300 $45,150 $33,000
6 New Orleans-Metairie, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $88,600 $44,300 $33,000
7 Houma-Thibodaux, LA MSA LA $86,600 $41,600 $33,000
8 Alexandria, LA MSA LA $83,300 $41,400 $33,000
9 Jefferson Davis Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $79,300 $39,650 $33,000
10 Shreveport-Bossier City, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $79,200 $39,600 $33,000
11 Monroe, LA MSA LA $78,700 $39,250 $33,000
12 Assumption Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $77,600 $38,800 $33,000
13 Vermilion Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $76,400 $38,200 $33,000
14 Iberville Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $75,500 $37,750 $33,000
15 Acadia Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $69,100 $34,550 $33,000
16 Richland Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $67,500 $33,850 $33,000
17 Hammond, LA MSA LA $65,800 $38,200 $33,000
18 Morehouse Parish, LA HUD Metro FMR Area LA $54,700 $33,850 $33,000