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Downsville, LA

Downsville, LA.

Population: 5,396 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Downsville, LA is $209,966 — up 1.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $515,000 after a median 65 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$209,966

Median home value

+1.1%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$209,966
1-year appreciation
+1.1%
3-year appreciation
+4.2%
5-year appreciation
+9.8%
10-year appreciation
+36.0%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$211,793
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
$515,000
Median list price
$209,450
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
+86.3%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
95.6%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
-0.8%

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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Schools include
Downsville Community Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marion Pressure Treating (18.7 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)

Average annual temperature
65.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
55.0°F
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,975

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Union Parish Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE, ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, MONROE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+11 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
8.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$506
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
19.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,586
Average weekly wage
$816
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

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

How it compares

DownsvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$209,966$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$515,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$506$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 Downsville, LA?
$209,966.
What is the median sale price in Downsville, LA?
$515,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Downsville, LA?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Downsville, 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 Downsville, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, strongWind.
Is Downsville, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Downsville, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Downsville, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Downsville, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Downsville, LA?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Downsville, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Downsville, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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