Income needed to buy a home
East Carroll Parish, LA
$21,260
a year in household income to buy the typical East Carroll Parish home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$67,274
Down payment (10%)$6,727
Loan$60,547
Principal and interest (7.40%)$419/mo
Property tax (0.32% a year)$18/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$34/mo
Mortgage insurance$25/mo
Total monthly cost$496/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Comfortable
The typical household here earns $33,341 a year, 57% more than it takes.
In Louisiana
East Carroll Parish ranks #1 of 64 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Louisiana
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| Madison Parish | $84,105 | $26,555 |
| Claiborne Parish | $96,921 | $30,411 |
| Morehouse Parish | $101,156 | $32,578 |
| Bienville Parish | $107,459 | $33,660 |
| Winn Parish | $113,142 | $35,218 |
Typical home value from the Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026. Rate is the Freddie Mac 30-year average for Oct 8, 2026. Property tax rate is total taxes paid divided by total home value in the county (U.S. Census, ACS 2020-2024). How it works.