Median Age
28 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
12%
Ruston
Ruston, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$925
Population
21,948
Renter Mix
63% Rent
North Louisiana’s premiere college community
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Ruston is a small city in north-central Louisiana, positioned roughly halfway between the Texas and Mississippi state lines on Interstate 20. The city is perhaps best known as the home of Louisiana tech, which enrolls around 13,000 students and employs hundreds of locals as faculty and staff at its two campuses in town. Grambling State University also sits just west of town, which itself enrolls around 5,000 students.
Serving a diverse local population that includes students from around the country and around the world, Downtown Rustin features a wide selection of cafes and bars, as well as popular venues like the historic Dixie Center for the Arts. The rental market in Rustin features a large number of single-family homes as well as apartments and condos, with options available to fit any lifestyle and budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$34,666
Average: $53,242
Education
7,336
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,611
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Ruston has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
63%
Non-Renters
37%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
26%
Other Education
74%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Ruston, LA is $926 for one bedroom, $980 for two bedrooms, and $1,102 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Ruston has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$926/month
686 Sq Ft
House
$1,555/month
1,587 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Public
Grades K-8
431 Students
Public
Grades K-5
341 Students
Cypress Springs Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
385 Students
Public
Grades K-12
136 Students
Public
Grades K-8
280 Students
A. E. Phillips Laboratory School
Public
Grades K-8
431 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
558 Students
Public
Grades K-12
136 Students
Public
Grades K-8
280 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,310 Students
Public
Grades K-12
136 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.