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Norco, LA — ZIP 70079

Population: 2,757 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 70079 (Norco, LA) is $217,593 — up 8.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $229,900 after a median 92 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$217,593

Typical home value

+8.2%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$217,593
1-year appreciation
+8.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.0%
5-year appreciation
+6.2%
10-year appreciation
+36.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$217,593
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$229,900
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
-17.6%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
98.7%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+0.7%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,096/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,229/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,480/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,900/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,233/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.0 : 1
Schools include
Norco Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
885
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.2%
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 (22.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
66.0 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,387
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,901

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 (21 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Triche Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
50
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-441 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1960
Housing built before 1970
62.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,143
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
70.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,671
Average weekly wage
$1,767
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
116

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

How it compares

ZIP 70079State medianUS median
Typical home value$217,593$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$229,900$225,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,143$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 typical home value in ZIP 70079?
$217,593.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70079?
$229,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70079?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70079?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,480/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70079?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 70079 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 70079. 885 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70079?
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 ZIP 70079?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70079?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70079?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 70079 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70079?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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