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Harahan

Pop. 8,904·28th most expensive in Louisiana·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.3%
Month-over-Month
+12.5%
vs US Median
-$550
Rising (Monthly)
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Harahan · $1,415
More affordable than 81% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,415/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$79,516/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Harahan's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

1 BR
$971
2 BR
$1,145
3 BR
$2,083
Research median
$1,145/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.3% YoY, +12.5% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Harahan, LA is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 43.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,904
Median income
$79,516
Median age
50
Renters
25.9%
Age distribution
14%
19.1%
24%
17.6%
25.3%
Under 1814%
18–3419.1%
35–5424%
55–6417.6%
65+25.3%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.1%
White84.1%
Black3.4%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian2.8%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
22.1%
29%
43.3%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma22.1%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+43.3%
Housing tenure
74.1%
25.9%
Owner74.1%
Renter25.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Harahan, LA has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,846 → $79,516
up 15.5%
Population
9,137 → 8,904
down 2.6%
Renter share
19.7% → 25.9%
+6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
34.7% → 43.3%
+8.6 pts
Median age
47.3 → 50
+2.7 yrs

Median household income grew from $68,846 to $79,516 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.5% shift. Headcount in the area went from 9,137 to 8,904 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. About 25.9% of households rent today, against 19.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.7% to 43.3%.

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About renting in Harahan, LA

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Harahan is $1,415/mo as of July 2026. a 2-bedroom runs $1,145/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $971/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,083/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($79,516/yr), Harahan ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Harahan an affordable city for renters?

Harahan is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($79,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Harahan falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Harahan?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,415/mo in Harahan. The local median household income is $79,516/yr, meaning the typical Harahan household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Harahan?

Rent in Harahan has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Harahan rent compare to other cities in Louisiana?

Harahan is middle-of-the-pack for Louisiana for rent, ranking #28 out of 46 tracked cities at $1,415/mo.

What percentage of Harahan residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.9% of Harahan households are renters, while 74.1% are owner-occupied. Harahan leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Harahan rent compare to the national average?

Harahan's median rent of $1,415/mo is $550 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Louisiana, it ranks #28 out of 46 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~21% of Harahan's median household income ($79,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Harahan 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax1.85–4.25%
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