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Darrow, LA

Darrow, LA.

Population: 943 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Darrow, LA is $269,597 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $239,900 after a median 10 days on market. 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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$269,597

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$269,597
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.7%
5-year appreciation
+22.1%
10-year appreciation
+53.1%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$271,514
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
$239,900
Median list price
$325,950
Median price per sqft
$126
1-year sale-price change
-3.1%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+0.2%

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)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
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
69.0°F
Average high
79.0°F
Average low
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
62.9 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)
34
Days with Good air quality
310
Days with Moderate air quality
49
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
32,887
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,838

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 (54 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Louisiana Regional Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGE, THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANA, ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
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)
+373 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,988
Housing built before 1970
15.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.1%
Households with broadband internet
63.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
43,538
Average weekly wage
$1,347
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
531

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

How it compares

DarrowState medianUS median
Median home value$269,597$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$239,900$225,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days74 days51 days

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 Darrow, LA?
$269,597.
What is the median sale price in Darrow, LA?
$239,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Darrow, LA?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in Darrow, 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 Darrow, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Darrow, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Darrow, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Darrow, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Darrow, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Darrow, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Darrow, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Darrow, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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