Housing in Jena, LA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow 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

Median Rent

Rent Burden

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 Family
84.8%
Multi-Family
3.1%
Mobile Home
12.1%

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.