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Downsville, LA

Downsville, LA.

Population: 5,396 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Downsville, LA is $210,982 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $207,000 after a median 41 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$210,982

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

41

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$210,982
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+4.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
10-year appreciation
+35.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$212,566
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
$207,000
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$117
1-year sale-price change
+11.9%
Median days on market
41 days
Homes sold (recent period)
11
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$782/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$794/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,314/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,337/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Charter schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.6 : 1
Schools include
Downsville Community Charter School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
33
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 38% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
85.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Marion Pressure Treating (18.7 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
64.0°F
Average high
76.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
58.3 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,899
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,975

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Poverty Point National Monument (54 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Union Parish Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Monroe Regional Airport (MLU) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
Hospitals include
SOUTH ARKANSAS REGIONAL HOSPITAL LLC, ASHLEY COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH MONROE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.5 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)
+11 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1995
Housing built before 1970
8.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$506
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
19.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,871
Average weekly wage
$845
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
81

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

How it compares

DownsvilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$210,982$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$207,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market41 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$506$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 Downsville, LA?
$210,982.
What is the median sale price in Downsville, LA?
$207,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Downsville, LA?
Median days on market: 41 days.
What is typical rent in Downsville, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,017/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Downsville, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, strong wind.
Is Downsville, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Downsville, LA. 33 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 Downsville, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 38% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Downsville, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Downsville, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Downsville, LA?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Downsville, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Downsville, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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