| Index | Central | Louisiana | National |
| Median home price | $240,200 | $148,300 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $996 | $800 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 3.1 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 88.7% | 65.4% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 11.3% | 34.6% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Baker, LA | 13,233 | $114,500 | 38% |
| Merrydale, LA | 9,523 | $115,800 | 37% |
| Port Allen, LA | 4,883 | $139,800 | 24% |
| Monticello, LA | 4,926 | $155,200 | 16% |
| Walker, LA | 6,278 | $165,800 | 10% |
| Central, LA | 29,235 | $240,200 | 30% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Laplace, LA | 29,232 | $160,900 | 13% |
| Russellville, AR | 29,227 | $133,100 | 28% |
| Port Chester, NY | 29,210 | $458,000 | 148% |
| Niles, IL | 29,198 | $289,800 | 57% |
| Carlsbad, NM | 29,278 | $150,300 | 19% |
| Central, LA | 29,235 | $240,200 | 30% |
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