Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Ville Platte

Affordability

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024), the median gross rent in Ville Platte is $656 per month and the median household income is $28,361 per year, reflecting a rental market where cost-burdened households may benefit significantly from income-based housing options. With 56% of residents renting, assisted housing plays a meaningful role in the local community.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Ville Platte Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 128 per 100,000 residents in 2019. Crime rates are not comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdiction definitions.

Getting Around Ville Platte

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Ville Platte scores a 31 out of 100, rated Car-Dependent, meaning most errands require a vehicle. A Bike Score of 48 suggests some biking infrastructure is present. No Transit Score is available for this area.

Schools

6 schools across 1 district serve Ville Platte, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school, according to NCES Common Core of Data. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Renting in Ville Platte

The median household income in Ville Platte is $28,361 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Affordable and income-based housing can be a critical resource for renters in this community.

The citywide median rent is $656 per month, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. Rents at HUD-assisted and income-based properties are typically set below market rate and tied to household income, which may offer meaningful savings for eligible renters.

• Median household income: $28,361/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $656/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 56% of occupied units (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Assisted properties in Ville Platte: 6 buildings with 280 total units

Environment and Flood Risk

All 6 HUD-assisted properties in Ville Platte have been mapped for flood zone status, and none fall in a high-risk flood zone. Renters in these buildings currently face low federally designated flood exposure based on available flood data.