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Vacherie, LA

Vacherie, LA.

Population: 6,447 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Vacherie, LA is $192,180 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $287,500 after a median 101 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastalflooding, drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$192,180

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

101

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$192,180
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
-1.6%
10-year appreciation
+5.3%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$206,359
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
$287,500
Median list price
$264,000
Median price per sqft
$151
1-year sale-price change
+38.9%
Median days on market
101 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
12
1-year forecast
-2.7%

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
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
St. James High School, Sixth Ward Elementary School, Vacherie Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively High · coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.4%
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
64.3 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
314
Days with Moderate air quality
35
Highest AQI recorded (year)
115

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,021
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,171

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 (35 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ASSUMPTION COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, ST JAMES PARISH HOSPITAL
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)
-127 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
24.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,047
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,423
Average weekly wage
$1,562
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

VacherieState medianUS median
Median home value$192,180$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$287,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market101 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,047$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 Vacherie, LA?
$192,180.
What is the median sale price in Vacherie, LA?
$287,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Vacherie, LA?
Median days on market: 101 days.
What is typical rent in Vacherie, 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 Vacherie, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, drought, hurricane, tornado.
Is Vacherie, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Vacherie, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Vacherie, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Vacherie, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Vacherie, LA?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Vacherie, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Vacherie, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Vacherie, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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