Living in Ferriday, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferriday · Census data 2020–2024
Ferriday has 3,098 residents with a median age of 35. The median household income is $28,467 (53% lower than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $84,800, the median rent is $765/month.
Ferriday at a glance
- Population
- 3,098
- Median age
- 35State: 38
- Median household income
- $28,467State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $84,800State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $765/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 60.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Ferriday a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 53% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 21.4%; a poverty rate of 55%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Ferriday
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferriday the median home value is $84,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $765 per month, which is 46% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,046 a month in housing costs.
Ferriday median household income
The median household income in Ferriday is $28,467 and the income per person is $16,285. 55% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Ferriday: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,764
- Owner-occupied
- 60.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.9%
- Vacant
- 32%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.55
32% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ferriday has many vacation and second homes.
Ferriday demographics
- Population
- 3,098
- Median age
- 35
- Under 18
- 29.5%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 1,199
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferriday ›
Education in Ferriday
20% of adults 25 and older in Ferriday have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferriday
- Unemployment rate
- 21.4%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.4%
Ferriday vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferriday | 3,098 | $28,467 | $84,800 | $765 |
| Ridgecrest | 1,007 | $41,910 | $57,500 | $971 |
| Minorca | 1,430 | $36,113 | $57,300 | $470 |
| Clayton | 272 | $30,962 | $73,800 | $442 |
| Spokane | 442 | $97,361 | — | — |
| Vidalia | 3,928 | $48,250 | $152,500 | $1,127 |
| Natchez | 14,192 | $36,735 | $119,400 | $806 |
| Cloverdale | 676 | $44,878 | — | — |
| Morgantown | 1,038 | $52,308 | $95,100 | $928 |
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What is the median household income in Ferriday, LA?
The median household income in Ferriday is $28,467, 53% 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 Ferriday?
The median home value in Ferriday is $84,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Ferriday?
The median gross rent in Ferriday is $765 per month, about 46% of household income.
Is Ferriday, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 61% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 53% lower than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 21.4%; a poverty rate of 55%.
What is the median age in Ferriday?
The median age in Ferriday is 35 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Ferriday?
The average commute to work in Ferriday is 23 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferriday?
The unemployment rate in Ferriday is 21.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferriday?
20% of adults in Ferriday 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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