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Swartz, Louisiana real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Swartz, LA (Ouachita Parish) — Census median home value $190,600, county listing prices up about 6.2% over the past year.
Swartz, LA is in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,691, with a median household income of $69,968. Census data puts Swartz's median home value at $190,600 (all owner-occupied homes); Ouachita Parish's current median listing price runs $281,150, up about 6.2% over the past year.
At a glance
Swartz market snapshot
Population
4,691
Median Household Income
$69,968
Median Home Value (city)
$190,600
Median Listing Price (Ouachita Parish)
$281,150
Median Gross Rent
$991/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.2%
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What makes Swartz different
Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Swartz's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $190,600. Separately, Ouachita Parish's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $281,150. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Ouachita Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 4.07% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Swartz has an estimated population of 4,691 and a median household income of $69,968, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Swartz's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Swartz FAQ
What are home values like in Swartz, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Swartz's median home value at $190,600. Ouachita Parish's current median listing price runs $281,150, up about 6.2% over the past year.
What is the population of Swartz, LA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Swartz's population at approximately 4,691.
What's the median rent in Swartz, LA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Swartz at approximately $991 per month.
What is the median household income in Swartz, LA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Swartz at approximately $69,968.
Is the Swartz housing market growing?
Ouachita Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 4.07% annual change in 2025.
Is Swartz, LA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Swartz's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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