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Market MapLouisianaLincoln Parish

Lincoln Parish

LouisianaPopulation: 48,323
51
/100
Hold
#762 of 1,000 counties
#51 in Louisiana (64 counties)

Market Snapshot

$215,880
Median Home Price
21% below national median
$1,048/mo
Median Rent
30% below national median
5.82%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Top 55% nationally
-$451
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Trend based on YoY growth rate. Source: Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

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Purchase

Purchase Price$215,880
Down Payment (20%)$43,176
Loan Amount$172,704
Interest Rate6.85%

Monthly Cash Flow

Gross Rent+$1,048
Monthly P&I-$1,132
Est. Expenses (35%)-$367
Net Cash Flow-$451/mo
3.8%
Cap Rate (all cash)
-10.9%
Cash-on-Cash Return
5.82%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Negative leverage: At 6.85% rates, borrowing costs exceed the 3.8% cap rate. All-cash buyers may see better returns.

* 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
51/100
51
Cash Flow(30%)
57/100

Based on 5.82% rent-to-price ratio. Higher ratios indicate stronger cash flow potential.

Appreciation(25%)
50/100

Based on -0.0% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
42/100

Price-to-income ratio of 5.8x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

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

  • +Complete rent data available

Challenges

  • -Declining home values (-0.0% YoY)
  • -Negative cash flow at typical financing (-$451/mo)
  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 3.8% < mortgage rate 6.9%)

Economic Indicators

Population
48,323
Median Income
$37,001
vs $62,400 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
5.8x
Less affordable

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
East Feliciana ParishLA
54$210,695Est. pending—HoldView
Jackson ParishLA
54$111,674Est. pending—HoldView
Winn ParishLA
54$104,971Est. pending—HoldView
Natchitoches ParishLA
53$171,158Est. pending—HoldView
CurrentLincoln ParishLA
51$215,880$1,0485.82%Hold
Saint Helena ParishLA
51$165,065Est. pending—HoldView

The Bottom Line

HoldLincoln Parish is a neutral market. Consider house hacking or targeting below-market deals.

Lincoln Parish in Louisiana scores 51/100, ranking #762 of 1,000 US counties (top 76%). The 5.82% rent-to-price ratio may require creative strategies or below-market purchases for positive cash flow. Current market conditions make traditional buy-and-hold investing challenging. Consider house hacking, value-add strategies, or all-cash purchases.

Monthly Cash Flow
$-451/mo
Cap Rate
3.8%
Cash-on-Cash
-10.9%

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