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Market MapLouisianaVermilion Parish

Vermilion Parish

LouisianaPopulation: 57,202
77
/100
Strong Buy
#0 of 0 counties
#2 in Louisiana (64 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated July 20, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$165,169
Median Home Price
0% below national median
$1,525/mo
Median Rent
0% below national median
11.08%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 50% nationally
+$125
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Scenario comparison

Same $1,525/mo rent assumption, 20% down, 6.85% rate. What changes is the acquisition price.
ScenarioPurchase priceMonthly cash flowCap rateCash-on-cash
75% of median
value-add or distressed
$123,876+$342/mo9.6%+14.4%
Median
typical MLS deal
$165,169+$125/mo7.2%+4.0%
125% of median
newer / premium
$206,461-$91/mo5.8%-2.3%

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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20%
5%50%100%

Purchase

Purchase Price$165,169
Down Payment (20%)$33,034
Loan Amount$132,135
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,525
Monthly P&I-$866
Est. Expenses (35%)-$534
Net Cash Flow+$125/mo
7.2%
Cap Rate (all cash)
4.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
11.08%
Rent-to-Price Ratio

* Based on county median values. 35% expenses include taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacancy, and property management. Actual results vary by property.

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Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
77/100
77
Cash Flow(30%)
100/100

Based on 11.08% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
63/100

Based on 1.3% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
95/100

Based on price relative to estimated local incomes.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Positive cash flow potential (+$125/mo)
  • +Affordable relative to local incomes
  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

No significant challenges identified based on current data.

Economic Indicators

Population
57,202
Median Income
—
Data pending
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
—
Data pending

Who this market fits

Best for
  • +Cash-flow buyers: the deal pencils at typical financing
  • +First-time investors looking for lower-risk markets

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
CurrentVermilion ParishLA
77$165,169$1,52511.08%Strong Buy
Assumption ParishLA
74$171,822Est. pending—BuyView
Caldwell ParishLA
73$127,430Est. pending—BuyView
Calcasieu ParishLA
70$193,360$1,0626.59%BuyView
Sabine ParishLA
70$186,542Est. pending—BuyView
Iberia ParishLA
69$134,124$1,18810.63%BuyView

The Bottom Line

Strong BuyVermilion Parish is a strong buy market with excellent fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

Vermilion Parish in Louisiana scores 77/100, ranking #0 of 0 US counties (top 50%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental clears about $125/month in cash flow, backed by a 11.08% gross rent-to-price ratio.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$125/mo
Cap Rate
7.2%
Cash-on-Cash
4.0%

Related markets

Markets like Vermilion Parish with stronger cash flow

  • Iberia Parish for cash-flow rentals
  • Calcasieu Parish for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Vermilion Parish

  • Caldwell Parish, lower entry price
  • Iberia Parish, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Vermilion Parish vs Assumption Parish for rentals
  • Vermilion Parish vs Caldwell Parish for rentals
  • Vermilion Parish vs Calcasieu Parish for rentals
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