What income do you need to buy a house in Carencro, LA?

It takes about $65,000/yr to afford the typical Carencro, LA home ($220K, +2.3% past year) at today's rates. Starter homes run around $149K. See if you can afford a house in Carencro (2026 data) — free, no signup.

Market snapshot (2026-09)

• Income needed to buy the typical home: about $65,000/yr (28% front-end ratio, 20% down, 7.24% 30-yr fixed, LA property tax and insurance)
• Typical home value: $220K (Zillow ZHVI, 2026-09)
• 1-year change: +2.3%
• Bottom 35% of homes: $149K
• Top 35% of homes start around: $327K
• Typical rent: $1,521/mo
• Median household income: $63K
• Price-to-income ratio: 3.5
• Estimated payment on the typical home: $1,197/mo principal & interest (20% down, 7.24% 30-yr fixed)

Nearby housing markets

• Scott, LA — typical home $221K
• Lafayette, LA — typical home $225K
• Breaux Bridge, LA — typical home $182K
• Broussard, LA — typical home $280K
• Rayne, LA — typical home $171K
• Opelousas, LA — typical home $131K

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Home values are Zillow Group public data (ZHVI, updated monthly); income and population are US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates. Estimates only — not financial advice.

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