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New orleans, LA — ZIP 70126

Population: 27,047 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70126 (New orleans, LA) is $150,982 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $187,500 after a median 91.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,742/month. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$150,982

Median home value

+1.5%

1-year change

91.5

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$150,982
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
-4.9%
5-year appreciation
-8.5%
10-year appreciation
+32.8%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$177,404
House Price Index (state)
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$187,500
Median list price
$194,250
Median price per sqft
$89
1-year sale-price change
+12.1%
Median days on market
91.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
38
For-sale inventory
108
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
95
1-year forecast
-3.9%
New listings (monthly)
14

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,742/mo
1-year rent change
+1.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$677/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$846/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,031/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,546/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
KIPP East Community Primary, Mildred Osborne Charter School, KIPP Ernest N. Dutch Morial
Schools include
KIPP East, Mildred Osborne Charter School, KIPP Morial, G W Carver High School, Livingston Collegiate Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A04
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 67% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
1.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (2.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
72.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
65.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
117
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
84
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
97,530
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
83,766

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (5 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
9
Nearest airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lakefront Airport (NEW) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER ACUTE, WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-3,093 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
37.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,119
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
59.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
161,489
Average weekly wage
$1,199
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
165

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 70126State medianUS median
Median home value$150,982$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$187,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,742/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,119$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 70126?
$150,982.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70126?
$187,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70126?
Median days on market: 91.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70126?
Typical rent: $1,742/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70126?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coldWave, heatWave, inlandFlooding.
Is ZIP 70126 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A04.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70126?
Risk to homes is higher than 67% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70126?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70126?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Agriculture Street Landfill, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 70126?
6 schools (4 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70126 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70126?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70126?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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