Ruston, LA 71270 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Ruston, LA—71270

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$221,000

0.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$37,600

13.5% YoY Growth

Days on Market

112

8.0% Shorter YoY

Home Price Forecast

-1.4%

Median Rent

$1,100

3.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$700

4.1% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,020

2.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,300

5.1% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Ruston, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Ruston, LA is $221,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.1%. This indicates that home prices in Ruston, LA are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -1.4%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$221,000	-0.1%
Single Family	$221,000	0.0%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Ruston, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Ruston, LA is $1,130, with a year-over-year rent change of -3.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Ruston, LA is 1-bedrooms: $757, 2-bedrooms: $1,020, 3-bedrooms: $1,300, 4-bedrooms: $1,710. The most common rental property sizes in Ruston, LA are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 42.7% and 31.5% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,100	$1,130
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$700	$757
2 Bed Rent	$1,020	$1,020
3 Bed Rent	$1,300	$1,300
4 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,710

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

1.1%

1 Bedroom

17.5%

2 Bedrooms

42.7%

3 Bedrooms

31.5%

4 Bedrooms

7.2%

Property Listings — Ruston, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ruston, LA is 80. This is a decrease of -15.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 17.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$270,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	109	45.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	45.0%
Days on Market	112	-8.0%

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Demographics — Ruston, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ruston, LA has a population of 32,700, which has increased by 5.5% over the past 5 years. Ruston, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 21.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 39.9% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 8.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	32,700	5.5%
% Under 18	21.0%	2.9%
% Seniors	12.6%	-3.8%
% WFH	8.1%	224.0%
% w/ College Degree	39.9%	3.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ruston, LA is a predominantly white area, with 51.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ruston, LA is black, making up 37.6% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 3.1% of the population in Ruston, LA, and this percentage has decreased by 35.4% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	51.0%	-4.1%
% Black	37.6%	-7.6%
% Hispanic	3.5%	29.6%
% Asian	1.5%	-25.0%
% Foreign Born	3.1%	-35.4%

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Mortgage and Risk — Ruston, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 316 mortgage originations in Ruston, LA, of which 80.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 30.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ruston, LA. Investor activity is high, as 21.0% of loans were by investors. 7.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	316
% Conventional Loans	80.0%
% Government Loans	20.0%
% Investor Loans	21.0%
% Second Loans	2.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	7.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ruston, LA

Ruston, LA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	858
Total Units Section 8	545
% Rentals under Section 8	N/A
% Occupied Section 8	77.4%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$80	$700	$780
2 Bedroom	-$40	$1,020	$980
3 Bedroom	-$10	$1,300	$1,290
4 Bedroom	$100	$1,500	$1,600

Ruston, LA—71270

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ruston, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ruston, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ruston, LA

Demographics — Ruston, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ruston, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ruston, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ruston, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ruston, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Ruston

Grambling, LA

Choudrant, LA

Quitman, LA

Simsboro, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	5.8
Median Home Price	$221,000
Median Household Income	$37,600

Ruston, LA—71270

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Ruston, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Ruston, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Ruston, LA

Demographics — Ruston, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Ruston, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Ruston, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Ruston, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Ruston, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Ruston

Grambling, LA

Choudrant, LA

Quitman, LA

Simsboro, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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