In Rapides, Louisiana, the median home price is $166,269; median household income is $54,967; the population is 127,527; schools rate 7.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 936.0 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.2 minutes.
Data updated April 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Rapides at a glance
Population
127,527
Median Household Income
$54,967
Typical Home Value
$166,269
School District Rating
7.2
Violent Crime Rate
936.0
Avg Commute Time
22.2
About Rapides
Rapides has a population of 127,527. The median home value is $166,269, 22% below the Louisiana median. Median household income is $54,967 (10% below the Louisiana median). The most populated towns are C, E, and H.
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 Rapides
9 towns, by population.
Rapides at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Rapides?
- Rapides has a population of 127,527 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Rapides?
- The median home value in Rapides is $166,269. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Rapides?
- Median household income in Rapides is $54,967 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Rapides in?
- Rapides is in Louisiana.
- How many towns are in Rapides?
- Rapides contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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