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Cut off, LA

Cut off, LA.

Population: 8,344 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cut off, LA is $138,101 — up 2.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $133,000 after a median 128.5 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, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,101

Median home value

+2.2%

1-year change

128.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$138,101
1-year appreciation
+2.2%
3-year appreciation
+0.9%
5-year appreciation
-25.1%
10-year appreciation
-15.1%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$187,755
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
$133,000
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$72
1-year sale-price change
-28.1%
Median days on market
128.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
49
Sale-to-list ratio
92.5%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
-6.0%
New listings (monthly)
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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Cut Off Elementary School, South Lafourche High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A99
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.9%
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
70.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
65.5 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)
53
Days with Good air quality
153
Days with Moderate air quality
211
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,386
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,729

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (20 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
LADY OF THE SEA GENERAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.8 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-457 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
35.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.4%
Median annual property tax
$395
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,338
Average weekly wage
$1,296
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
315

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

How it compares

Cut offState medianUS median
Median home value$138,101$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$133,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market129 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$395$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 Cut off, LA?
$138,101.
What is the median sale price in Cut off, LA?
$133,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cut off, LA?
Median days on market: 128.5 days.
What is typical rent in Cut off, 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 Cut off, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Cut off, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A99.
What is the wildfire risk in Cut off, LA?
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 Cut off, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cut off, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cut off, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cut off, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Cut off, LA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cut off, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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