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Montegut, LA — ZIP 70377

Population: 3,056 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 70377 (Montegut, LA) is $113,142 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $87,000 after a median 75 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$113,142

Typical home value

-1.4%

1-year change

75

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$113,142
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
-4.3%
5-year appreciation
-25.4%
10-year appreciation
-20.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2020)
$165,477
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
$87,000
Median list price
$192,500
Median price per sqft
$69
1-year sale-price change
-49.1%
Median days on market
75 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
84.8%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
-1.5%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$765/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$903/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,443/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.5 : 1
Schools include
Montegut Elementary School, Montegut Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning, tornado, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A15
NFIP flood claims on record
2,206
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
22.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delta Shipyard (19.4 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)

Annual precipitation
68.0 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
89
Days with Moderate air quality
33
Highest AQI recorded (year)
66

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,406
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,810

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 (39 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport (16 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (43 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
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)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 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)
-976 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1981
Housing built before 1970
33.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.0%
Median annual property tax
$511
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
42,872
Average weekly wage
$1,261
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
247

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

How it compares

ZIP 70377State medianUS median
Typical home value$113,142$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$87,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market75 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$511$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 70377?
$113,142.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70377?
$87,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70377?
Median days on market: 75 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70377?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,098/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70377?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning, tornado, cold wave.
Is ZIP 70377 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 70377. 2,206 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A15. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70377?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70377?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70377?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70377?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 70377 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 70377?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70377?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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