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Jeanerette, LA

Jeanerette, LA.

Population: 10,269 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jeanerette, LA is $91,123 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,900 after a median 44 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$91,123

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$91,123
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
-5.2%
5-year appreciation
-19.7%
10-year appreciation
-5.6%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$122,483
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
$129,900
Median list price
$155,000
Median price per sqft
$72
1-year sale-price change
+52.8%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
15
Sale-to-list ratio
100.3%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
-3.3%
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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Iberia Parish, Chitimacha Tribal School
Schools include
Jeanerette Senior High School, St. Charles Street Elementary School, Chitimacha Tribal School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 22% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.8%
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
68.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.9 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,487
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,199

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Le Maire Memorial Airport (0 mi)
Nearest major airport
Acadiana Regional Airport (ARA) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
IBERIA MEDICAL CENTER, BAYOU BEND HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-354 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
38.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.7%
Median annual property tax
$481
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,744
Average weekly wage
$1,110
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Mining, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
99

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

How it compares

JeaneretteState medianUS median
Median home value$91,123$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$129,900$225,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$481$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 Jeanerette, LA?
$91,123.
What is the median sale price in Jeanerette, LA?
$129,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Jeanerette, LA?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in Jeanerette, 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 Jeanerette, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding.
Is Jeanerette, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Jeanerette, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 22% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jeanerette, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jeanerette, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jeanerette, LA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jeanerette, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jeanerette, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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