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Bush, LA

Bush, LA.

Population: 5,769 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bush, LA is $296,662 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $327,500 after a median 175 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, coastalflooding, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$296,662

Median home value

+1.0%

1-year change

175

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$296,662
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
-4.8%
5-year appreciation
-7.8%
10-year appreciation
+20.3%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$335,463
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
$327,500
Median list price
$449,900
Median price per sqft
$169
1-year sale-price change
+19.7%
Median days on market
175 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
37
Sale-to-list ratio
94.6%
Active listings
30
1-year forecast
-3.0%
New listings (monthly)
6

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Fifth Ward Junior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 86% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Colonial Creosote (12.1 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)

Annual precipitation
66.5 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)
42
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Highest AQI recorded (year)
105

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,704
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,931

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (46 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Fokker Field (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
ST TAMMANY PARISH HOSPITAL, AVALA, GREENBRIER BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+572 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
10.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,359
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
80,439
Average weekly wage
$1,120
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,062

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

How it compares

BushState medianUS median
Median home value$296,662$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$327,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market175 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,359$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 Bush, LA?
$296,662.
What is the median sale price in Bush, LA?
$327,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Bush, LA?
Median days on market: 175 days.
What is typical rent in Bush, LA?
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 Bush, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, coldWave, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is Bush, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Bush, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 86% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Bush, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bush, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Bush, LA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bush, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bush, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bush, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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