Housing in Jena, LA
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$146,570
Jena vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Jena is highlighted.
Median Home Value
43rd%ilemost expensive$157,900show rank
Median Rent
47th%ilemost expensive rent$922show rank
Rent Burden
12th%ilehighest rent burden12.9%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$157,900
Median Rent
$922
Total Housing Units
1,886
Vacancy Rate
14.1%
Owner Occupied
89.0%
Renter Occupied
11.1%
Median Property Tax
$1,034
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$754
Housing Types
Single Family84.8%
Multi-Family3.1%
Mobile Home12.1%
The median home value in Jena, LA is $157,900. According to Zillow, the home value index for Jena is $146,570. The median rent is $922 per month (Census ACS). About 89.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 1,886 total housing units.