Living in Fenton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fenton · Census data 2020–2024
Fenton has 207 residents with a median age of 62.3. The median household income is $22,438 (63% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $96,300, the median rent is $631/month.
Fenton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fenton at a glance
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 62.3State: 38
- Median household income
- $22,438State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $96,300State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $631/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fenton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Fenton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fenton the median home value is $96,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $631 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,378 a month in housing costs.
Fenton median household income
The median household income in Fenton is $22,438 and the income per person is $19,244. 40.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Fenton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 134
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 1.66
Fenton demographics
- Population
- 207
- Median age
- 62.3
- Under 18
- 8.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.5%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fenton ›
Education in Fenton
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Fenton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fenton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 42.3%
Fenton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenton | 207 | $22,438 | $96,300 | $631 |
| Kinder | 2,317 | $42,100 | $118,700 | $777 |
| Iowa | 3,200 | $59,779 | $249,200 | $1,098 |
| Welsh | 3,313 | $78,185 | $174,900 | $576 |
| Reeves | 223 | $33,917 | $84,700 | $677 |
| Elton | 862 | $37,575 | $84,900 | $499 |
| Hayes | 690 | $140,278 | $173,100 | — |
| Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $92,036 | $252,900 | $1,324 |
| Jennings | 9,553 | $48,558 | $136,700 | $881 |
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What is the median household income in Fenton, LA?
The median household income in Fenton is $22,438, 63% lower than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Fenton?
The median home value in Fenton is $96,300, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Fenton?
The median gross rent in Fenton is $631 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Fenton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Louisiana median; a poverty rate of 40.6%.
What is the median age in Fenton?
The median age in Fenton is 62.3 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Fenton?
The average commute to work in Fenton is 19 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fenton?
The unemployment rate in Fenton is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fenton?
7.6% of adults in Fenton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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