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Lafitte, LA

Lafitte, LA.

Population: 2,754 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lafitte, LA is $216,265 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 50 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastalflooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$216,265

Median home value

+2.8%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$216,265
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
-7.1%
5-year appreciation
-33.2%
10-year appreciation
-31.2%
All-time peak (2020-11)
$354,647
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
$235,000
Median list price
$249,000
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
+37.6%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-5.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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
Fisher Middle/High School, Leo E. Kerner Jr. Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High
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
2.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Agriculture Street Landfill (19.5 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
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F
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)
51
Days with Good air quality
181
Days with Moderate air quality
179
Highest AQI recorded (year)
126

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,007
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,080

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 (8 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
WEST JEFFERSON MEDICAL CENTER, TOURO INFIRMARY, COMMUNITY CARE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-3,199 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
25.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
35.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,286
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
60.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
168,059
Average weekly wage
$1,195
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
432

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

How it compares

LafitteState medianUS median
Median home value$216,265$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$235,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,286$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 Lafitte, LA?
$216,265.
What is the median sale price in Lafitte, LA?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lafitte, LA?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in Lafitte, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lafitte, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, hurricane, lightning, coldWave, hail.
Is Lafitte, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Lafitte, 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 Lafitte, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lafitte, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lafitte, LA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lafitte, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Lafitte, LA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Lafitte, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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