Is Webster Parish, LA good for real estate investing?

Webster Parish has an investment score of 55/100, rated as "Hold". The county ranks #501 nationally among 1000 counties analyzed.

What is the median home price in Webster Parish?

The median home price in Webster Parish is $116,244. This ranks #63 in affordability among all US counties.

Can you cash flow on rental properties in Webster Parish?

Based on median values with 20% down at current rates, a typical rental in Webster Parish would generate positive cash flow of $0/month. Individual property performance varies based on purchase price, rent, and operating expenses.

Webster Parish

LouisianaPopulation: 36,761

/100

Hold

#501 of 1,000 counties

#38 in Louisiana (64 counties)

Analysis by RentalCalcs ResearchIndependent data + algorithm-driven scoring

Updated August 31, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$116,244

Median Home Price

49% below national median

$7,024/mo

Est. Rent

Based on regional data

6.04%

Rent-to-Price Ratio

Estimated from price data

+$0

Est. Monthly Cash Flow

With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score

55/100

Cash Flow(30%)

0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)

25/100

Based on -4.9% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)

50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)

100/100

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

+Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

-Declining home values (-4.9% YoY)
-Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
-Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population

36,761

Median Income

—

Data pending

Unemployment Rate

—

Data pending

Price-to-Income

—

Data pending

Who this market fits

Skip if

−You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)
−You expect appreciation to carry the deal, but prices have declined year over year

Compare to Nearby Counties

County					Verdict
De Soto ParishLA	56	$183,440	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
Jefferson Davis ParishLA	56	$150,023	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
CurrentWebster ParishLA	55	$116,244	Est. pending	—	Hold
Jackson ParishLA	54	$111,674	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
East Feliciana ParishLA	54	$210,695	Est. pending	—	Hold	View
Avoyelles ParishLA	54	$125,762	Est. pending	—	Hold	View

The Bottom Line

HoldWebster Parish is a neutral market.

Webster Parish in Louisiana scores 55/100, ranking #501 of 1,000 US counties (top 64%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow

+$0/mo

Cap Rate

0.0%

Cash-on-Cash

0.0%