In De Soto, Louisiana, the median home price is $198,992, compared with the Louisiana median of $211,928; median household income is $48,578; the population is 27,026; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 299.9 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.1 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
De Soto at a glance
Population
27,026
Median Household Income
$48,578
Typical Home Value
$198,992
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
299.9
Avg Commute Time
28.1
About De Soto
De Soto has a population of 27,026. The median home value is $198,992, 6% below the Louisiana median. Median household income is $48,578 (20% below the Louisiana median). The most populated towns are District 2, District 3, and District 4C.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in De Soto
11 towns, by population.
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De Soto at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of De Soto?
- De Soto has a population of 27,026 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in De Soto?
- The median home value in De Soto is $198,992. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in De Soto?
- Median household income in De Soto is $48,578 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is De Soto in?
- De Soto is in Louisiana.
- How many towns are in De Soto?
- De Soto contains 11 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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