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Chauvin, LA

Chauvin, LA.

Population: 4,724 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Chauvin, LA is $112,828 — down 4.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $206,250 after a median 389 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 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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$112,828

Typical home value

-4.6%

1-year change

389

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$112,828
1-year appreciation
-4.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.4%
5-year appreciation
-24.6%
10-year appreciation
-5.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Oct 2020)
$160,055
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
$206,250
Median list price
$126,250
Median price per sqft
$94
1-year sale-price change
+16.2%
Median days on market
389 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
38
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
-0.1%
New listings (monthly)
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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.6 : 1
Schools include
Upper Little Caillou Elementary 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
3,632
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
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
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,012
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,570

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
3
Nearest airport
South Lafourche Leonard Miller Jr Airport (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH, PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER ST MARY
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 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
1974
Housing built before 1970
39.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$563
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

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

ChauvinState medianUS median
Typical home value$112,828$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$206,250$225,000$325,000
Median days on market389 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$563$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 Chauvin, LA?
$112,828.
What is the median sale price in Chauvin, LA?
$206,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Chauvin, LA?
Median days on market: 389 days.
What is typical rent in Chauvin, LA?
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 Chauvin, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, coastal flooding, lightning, tornado, cold wave.
Is Chauvin, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Chauvin, LA. 3,632 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 Chauvin, LA?
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 Chauvin, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Chauvin, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Chauvin, LA?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Chauvin, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Chauvin, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Chauvin, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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