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Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Tallulah

Tallulah, LA has 13 affordable and income-based rental properties offering 458 total units. With a median rent of $650 per month according to Census ACS 5-Year data, and 60 percent of residents renting, these income-based options play an important role in the local housing market. Of the properties with available inspection scores, 3 out of 4 rated excellent.

13
Properties
458
Total units
94/100
Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability
$650/mo

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Tallulah is $650 per month and the median household income is $33,419 per year, with 60% of residents renting their homes. These figures highlight strong local demand for income-restricted housing options.

Census ACS 5-Year
🛡️ Safety
497 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Tallulah Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 497 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer
🚶 Getting around
Walk Score 53 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Tallulah

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Tallulah has a Walk Score of 53 ("Somewhat Walkable") and a Bike Score of 45. No Transit Score is available, suggesting limited or no formal public transit service in the area.

Walk Score
🎓 Schools
5 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 5 public schools across 1 district serve Tallulah, including 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data
📊 Cost of living
$33,419 median income

Cost of Renting in Tallulah

The median household income in Tallulah is $33,419 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Affordable and income-based housing can be a critical resource for renters in this income range.

The median gross rent in Tallulah is $650 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Income-restricted units at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties may offer rents below this figure depending on household size and income qualification.

  • Median household income: $33,419/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Median rent: $650/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Renter households: 60% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
  • Income-based units available: 197 across 5 properties in the city
Census ACS 5-Year
🌊 Environment & risk

Environment

Of the 5 HUD-assisted properties in Tallulah, all 5 have been mapped for flood risk and 2 are classified as high-risk. Renters considering those 2 properties should ask about flood insurance requirements and any mitigation measures in place.

FEMA · EPA AirNow
HUD Inspection Scoresavg 94/100(4 of 13 scored)
90+ (3)70–89 (1)No score (9)

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A Closer Look at Tallulah

Tallulah is a small Louisiana city with a concentrated set of HUD-assisted and income-based rental options, and there is more to explore about what living here really looks like day to day.

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