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Richwood, LA

Richwood, LA.

Population: 25,444 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Richwood, LA is $59,347 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $35,000 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $700/month. 15 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$59,347

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$59,347
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
-13.0%
5-year appreciation
-9.2%
10-year appreciation
-14.2%
All-time peak (2007-01)
$91,858
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
$35,000
Median list price
$62,450
Median price per sqft
$35
1-year sale-price change
-50.0%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
19
Sale-to-list ratio
100.8%
Active listings
25
1-year forecast
-1.7%

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

Rents

Typical rent
$700/mo
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
15
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Office of Juvenile Justice, City of Monroe School District, Ouachita Parish
Schools include
Southside Alternative High School, Carver Elementary School, Barkdull Faulk Elementary School, Clara Hall Accelerated School, Martin Luther King Junior High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.3%
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)

Annual precipitation
57.3 in
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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
283
Days with Moderate air quality
75
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
22,040
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,503

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (41 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Reno Flight Park Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-353 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
42.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.1%
Median annual property tax
$199
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
56.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
59,162
Average weekly wage
$919
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
139

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

How it compares

RichwoodState medianUS median
Median home value$59,347$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$35,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$700/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$199$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 Richwood, LA?
$59,347.
What is the median sale price in Richwood, LA?
$35,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Richwood, LA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Richwood, LA?
Typical rent: $700/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Richwood, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado.
Is Richwood, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Richwood, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Richwood, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Richwood, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Richwood, LA?
15 schools (10 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Richwood, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Richwood, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Richwood, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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