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Washington, LA

Washington, LA.

Population: 2,875 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Washington, LA is $156,317 — down 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $233,750 after a median 51 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, icestorm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,317

Median home value

-1.7%

1-year change

51

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,317
1-year appreciation
-1.7%
3-year appreciation
-22.8%
5-year appreciation
-19.2%
10-year appreciation
-12.5%
All-time peak (2023-06)
$205,383
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
$233,750
Median list price
$384,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+75.8%
Median days on market
51 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
-4.3%

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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Grand Prairie Elementary School, Washington Elementary School, Washington Career & Technical Education Center, North Central High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.5%
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
65.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,854
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
52
Nearest airport
Star Dusters Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (33 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM, OCEANS BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL OF OPELOUSAS, ACADIAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-78 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
30.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
26.3%
Median annual property tax
$538
Mean commute to work
35 min
Households with broadband internet
50.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
18,838
Average weekly wage
$885
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
29

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

How it compares

WashingtonState medianUS median
Median home value$156,317$186,662$289,727
Median sale price$233,750$225,000$325,000
Median days on market51 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$538$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 Washington, LA?
$156,317.
What is the median sale price in Washington, LA?
$233,750.
How long do homes take to sell in Washington, LA?
Median days on market: 51 days.
What is typical rent in Washington, 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 Washington, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, iceStorm, lightning, tornado.
Is Washington, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Washington, 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 Washington, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Washington, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Washington, LA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Washington, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Washington, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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