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Opelousas, LA — ZIP 70570

Population: 37,565 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 70570 (Opelousas, LA) is $127,786 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $165,500 after a median 112 days on market. Typical rent runs $888/month. 11 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$127,786

Median home value

-3.5%

1-year change

112

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$127,786
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
-23.1%
5-year appreciation
-20.5%
10-year appreciation
-19.1%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$168,448
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
$165,500
Median list price
$188,500
Median price per sqft
$94
1-year sale-price change
-6.2%
Median days on market
112 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
129
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
100
1-year forecast
-4.5%
Days to pending
99 days
New listings (monthly)
25

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

Rents

Typical rent
$888/mo
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
11
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
3
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
JS Clark Leadership Academy, St. Landry Primary School Incl., St. Landry Parish
Schools include
JS Clark Leadership Academy, St. Landry Charter School, Grolee Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School, Opelousas Junior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
81.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,685
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,724

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
St Landry Parish Ahart Field (OPL) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF OPELOUSAS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-78 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,981
Housing built before 1970
27.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.6%
Median annual property tax
$349
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
52.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,838
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

ZIP 70570State medianUS median
Median home value$127,786$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$165,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market112 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$888/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$349$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 70570?
$127,786.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70570?
$165,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70570?
Median days on market: 112 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70570?
Typical rent: $888/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70570?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 70570 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70570?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70570?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70570?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70570?
11 schools (4 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 70570 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70570?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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