Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Sulphur
Sulphur, LA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,272
Population
20,431
Renter Mix
33% Rent
A laidback Louisiana suburb that will make families feel at home
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Situated just 10 minutes west of Lake Charles, Sulphur is a relatively large suburban city in Calcaseiu Parish, Louisiana. Sulphur consistently ranks as one of the best places in Louisiana to raise a family, mainly for its great schools, affordable rentals, and convenient amenities.
The charming cottages and spacious apartment communities in Sulphur are available for far less than nearby cities like Beaumont, but provide the same access to amazing destinations and conveniences. Maplewood Dr. and Ruth St. both hold a great number of restaurants, shops, and grocery stores, and there are plenty of parks strewn between the chains and local businesses. SPAR Waterpark is a popular destination for renters with children. The city-run water park delights with water slides and a play area to beat the Louisiana heat. Lake Charles is also easily accessed via I-10, so regardless of your age, you’ll be able to enjoy an aquatic adventure in Sulphur.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$49,479
Average: $66,550
Education
3,381
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,784
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sulphur has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
33%
Non-Renters
67%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
11%
Other Education
89%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sulphur, LA is $1,272 for one bedroom, $1,238 for two bedrooms, and $1,256 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sulphur has increased by 12.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,272/month
707 Sq Ft
House
$3,844/month
2,042 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sulphur, LA is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Cypress Cove Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
512 Students
W. T. Henning Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
397 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
651 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
539 Students
Vincent Settlement Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
321 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
777 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
335 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
399 Students
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Public
Grades PK-12
26 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,043 Students
Jake Drost School For Exceptional Children
Public
Grades PK-12
26 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Isreal LaFleur Park
- Prien Lake Park
- Millennium Park
- Bord Du Lac Park
- Sam Houston Jones State Park
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Lake Charles Regional
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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.