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Boyce, LA — ZIP 71409

Population: 6,135 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71409 (Boyce, LA) is $185,486 — up 0.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $244,650 after a median 49 days on market. 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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$185,486

Median home value

0.0%

1-year change

49

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$185,486
1-year appreciation
0.0%
3-year appreciation
-8.0%
5-year appreciation
-3.8%
10-year appreciation
+7.5%
All-time peak (2023-04)
$205,533
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
$244,650
Median list price
$288,000
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
-9.9%
Median days on market
49 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
97.1%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-1.4%

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

Rents

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
54.9%
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
67.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
74
Days with Moderate air quality
45
Highest AQI recorded (year)
80

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,911
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,369

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Tracemont Field (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Alexandria International Airport (AEX) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
10
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS ST FRANCES CABRINI HOSPITAL, RAPIDES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, CHRISTUS CENTRAL LOUISIANA SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-542 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
21.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
42.2%
Median annual property tax
$698
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
48.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,442
Average weekly wage
$930
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
12

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

How it compares

ZIP 71409State medianUS median
Median home value$185,486$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$244,650$225,000$325,000
Median days on market49 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$698$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 71409?
$185,486.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71409?
$244,650.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71409?
Median days on market: 49 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71409?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,031/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71409?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, heatWave.
Is ZIP 71409 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71409?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71409?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71409?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 71409 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 71409?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71409?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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