Income needed to buy a home
Winn Parish, LA
$35,218
a year in household income to buy the typical Winn Parish home with 10% down.
The monthly math
Typical home value$113,142
Down payment (10%)$11,314
Loan$101,828
Principal and interest (7.40%)$705/mo
Property tax (0.19% a year)$18/mo
Homeowners insurance (estimate)$57/mo
Mortgage insurance$42/mo
Total monthly cost$822/mo
Income needed keeps housing at 28% of gross income, the lender rule of thumb.
What locals earn
Within reach
The typical household here earns $48,871 a year, 39% more than it takes.
In Louisiana
Winn Parish ranks #6 of 64 for the income a home takes, from least to most.
Easiest to afford in Louisiana
| County | Typical home | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| East Carroll Parish | $67,274 | $21,260 |
| Madison Parish | $84,105 | $26,555 |
| Claiborne Parish | $96,921 | $30,411 |
| Morehouse Parish | $101,156 | $32,578 |
| Bienville Parish | $107,459 | $33,660 |
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.