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Thibodaux, LA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Thibodaux.

Population: 50,422 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Thibodaux, LA is $228,879 — up 0.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $200,000 after a median 12 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,241/month. 13 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 10.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$228,879

Median home value

+0.4%

1-year change

12

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$228,879
1-year appreciation
+0.4%
3-year appreciation
-2.5%
5-year appreciation
-3.3%
10-year appreciation
+3.7%
All-time peak (2022-05)
$244,597
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
$200,000
Median list price
$247,500
Median price per sqft
$62
1-year sale-price change
-54.9%
Median days on market
12 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
188
Sale-to-list ratio
87.0%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
-3.2%
Days to pending
65 days
New listings (monthly)
42

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,241/mo
1-year rent change
+3.6%
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)
89.3 (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
13
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
3
High schools
1
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Lafourche Parish, The MAX Charter School
Schools include
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School, Chackbay Elementary School, Sixth Ward Middle School, East Thibodaux Middle School, W.S. Lafargue Elementary School

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 · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delta Shipyard (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)

Average annual temperature
70.5°F
Average high
79.5°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
175
Days with Moderate air quality
188
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,483
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,738

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (37 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Thibodaux Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
15
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH, PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
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)
-457 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,244
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,338
Average weekly wage
$1,296
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
315

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

How it compares

ThibodauxState medianUS median
Median home value$228,879$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$200,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market12 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,241/mo$1,469/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,244$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 Thibodaux, LA?
$228,879.
What is the median sale price in Thibodaux, LA?
$200,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thibodaux, LA?
Median days on market: 12 days.
What is typical rent in Thibodaux, LA?
Typical rent: $1,241/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thibodaux, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Thibodaux, LA in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Thibodaux, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thibodaux, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thibodaux, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thibodaux, LA?
13 schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Thibodaux, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thibodaux, LA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thibodaux, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 89.3 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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