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Hammond, LA

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Hammond.

Population: 53,244 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hammond, LA is $223,295 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,125 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,284/month. 7 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 10.3% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$223,295

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$223,295
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.8%
5-year appreciation
+1.9%
10-year appreciation
+17.8%
All-time peak (2022-07)
$241,984
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
$232,125
Median list price
$253,995
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
+0.1%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
57
For-sale inventory
209
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
77
1-year forecast
-2.5%
Days to pending
79 days
New listings (monthly)
45

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,284/mo
1-year rent change
+4.1%
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)
89.7 (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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Hammond High Magnet School, Greenville Park Leadership Academy, Hammond Eastside Magnet, Southeastern LA University Lab School, O.W. Dillon Leadership Academy

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 · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 72% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Madisonville Creosote Works (17 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
66.6 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
76
Days with Moderate air quality
49
Highest AQI recorded (year)
73

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.1 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,223
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,490

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (44 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
77
Nearest airport
Hammond Northshore Regional Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (37 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
20
Hospitals include
NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL, UNIVERSAL BEHAVIORAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.7 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
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)
+476 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
14.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.5%
Median annual property tax
$982
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
36,439
Average weekly wage
$807
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
528

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

How it compares

HammondState medianUS median
Median home value$223,295$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$232,125$225,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,284/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$982$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 Hammond, LA?
$223,295.
What is the median sale price in Hammond, LA?
$232,125.
How long do homes take to sell in Hammond, LA?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Hammond, LA?
Typical rent: $1,284/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hammond, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Hammond, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Hammond, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 72% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hammond, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hammond, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hammond, LA?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hammond, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.1/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hammond, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hammond, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.7 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Hammond

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