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Chauvin, LA

Chauvin, LA.

Population: 4,724 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Chauvin, LA is $108,503 — down 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $62,450 after a median 107.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastalflooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$108,503

Median home value

-4.4%

1-year change

107.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$108,503
1-year appreciation
-4.4%
3-year appreciation
-1.1%
5-year appreciation
-23.7%
10-year appreciation
-5.2%
All-time peak (2020-10)
$152,039
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
$62,450
Median list price
$262,000
Median price per sqft
$39
1-year sale-price change
-24.3%
Median days on market
107.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
85.3%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
-6.3%
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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Lacache Middle School, Upper Little Caillou Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning, tornado, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Very High
FEMA flood zone
A15
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
66.5 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
77
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
176

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,012
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport (24 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH, PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER, LEONARD J CHABERT MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-976 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
39.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$563
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,625
Average weekly wage
$1,199
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
300

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

How it compares

ChauvinState medianUS median
Median home value$108,503$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$62,450$225,000$325,000
Median days on market108 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$563$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 Chauvin, LA?
$108,503.
What is the median sale price in Chauvin, LA?
$62,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Chauvin, LA?
Median days on market: 107.5 days.
What is typical rent in Chauvin, 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 Chauvin, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastalFlooding, lightning, tornado, coldWave.
Is Chauvin, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A15.
What is the wildfire risk in Chauvin, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Chauvin, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chauvin, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chauvin, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Chauvin, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chauvin, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chauvin, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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