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Lake arthur, LA — ZIP 70549

Population: 3,874 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70549 (Lake arthur, LA) is $113,654 — down 7.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $56,600 after a median 52.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, lightning, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$113,654

Median home value

-7.6%

1-year change

52.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$113,654
1-year appreciation
-7.6%
3-year appreciation
-21.7%
5-year appreciation
-17.7%
10-year appreciation
-11.2%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$148,653
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
$56,600
Median list price
$80,000
Median price per sqft
$40
1-year sale-price change
-24.5%
Median days on market
52.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
83.4%
Active listings
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Lake Arthur Elementary School, Lake Arthur High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 43% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
SBA Shipyard (13.1 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
80.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.5 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
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,308
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,312

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
39
Nearest airport
Lyon Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Charles Regional Airport (LCH) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ACADIA GENERAL HOSPITAL, OCHSNER AMERICAN LEGION HOSPITAL, COMPASS SENIOR CARE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-89 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$359
Households with broadband internet
58.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,975
Average weekly wage
$854
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
69

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

How it compares

ZIP 70549State medianUS median
Median home value$113,654$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$56,600$225,000$325,000
Median days on market53 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$359$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 70549?
$113,654.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70549?
$56,600.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70549?
Median days on market: 52.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70549?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70549?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, lightning, hurricane, iceStorm, tornado.
Is ZIP 70549 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70549?
Risk to homes is higher than 43% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70549?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70549?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70549?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70549 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70549?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70549?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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