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Rayne, LA — ZIP 70578

Population: 16,432 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 70578 (Rayne, LA) is $174,424 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $183,000 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $950/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with drought, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,424

Typical home value

+6.6%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$174,424
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+1.3%
5-year appreciation
+10.0%
10-year appreciation
+21.1%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$177,135
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
$183,000
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$127
1-year sale-price change
+0.8%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
23
For-sale inventory
48
Sale-to-list ratio
97.9%
Active listings
38
1-year forecast
+0.2%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$950/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$628/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$690/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$902/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,075/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,267/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
7
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
16.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
Acadia Parish, Vermilion Parish
Schools include
Armstrong Middle School, Central Rayne Kindergarten School, Mire Elementary School, Rayne High School, South Rayne Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, lightning, cold wave, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
374
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 32% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
49.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
EVR-Wood Treating/Evangeline Refining Company (21.3 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
68.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.5 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
10.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
20,709
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,304

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
79
Nearest airport
Phoenix Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
24
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 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)
-89 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
27.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
36.6%
Median annual property tax
$591
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
57.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
12,192
Average weekly wage
$895
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
147

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

How it compares

ZIP 70578State medianUS median
Typical home value$174,424$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$183,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$950/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$591$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 70578?
$174,424.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 70578?
$183,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 70578?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 70578?
Typical rent: $950/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 70578?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, lightning, cold wave, heat wave.
Is ZIP 70578 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 70578. 374 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 70578?
Risk to homes is higher than 32% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 70578?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 70578?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 70578?
7 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 70578 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 70578?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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