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Geismar, LA

Geismar, LA.

Population: 9,213 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Geismar, LA is $379,189 — up 1.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $359,000 after a median 68 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$379,189

Typical home value

+1.7%

1-year change

68

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$379,189
1-year appreciation
+1.7%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.7%
10-year appreciation
+42.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$381,899
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
$359,000
Median list price
$390,000
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
-11.9%
Median days on market
68 days
Homes sold (recent period)
39
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
56
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$992/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,014/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,149/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,842/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
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Dutchtown Middle School, Dutchtown High School, Dutchtown Primary School, Spanish Lake Primary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
122
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Capitol Lakes (20.8 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
63.3 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
348
Days with Moderate air quality
15
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
55,862
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
41,216

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 (58 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Double H Ranch Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
32
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER ST MARY, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+373 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2005
Housing built before 1970
5.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
71.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,048
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
80.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
44,683
Average weekly wage
$1,445
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
639

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

How it compares

GeismarState medianUS median
Typical home value$379,189$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$359,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market68 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,048$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 Geismar, LA?
$379,189.
What is the median sale price in Geismar, LA?
$359,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Geismar, LA?
Median days on market: 68 days.
What is typical rent in Geismar, LA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,149/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Geismar, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is Geismar, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Geismar, LA. 122 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 Geismar, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Geismar, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Geismar, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Geismar, LA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Geismar, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Geismar, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Geismar, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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