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Holden, LA

Holden, LA.

Population: 6,070 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Holden, LA is $239,314 — up 4.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 220 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, inland flooding, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$239,314

Typical home value

+4.8%

1-year change

220

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$239,314
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.6%
5-year appreciation
+4.1%
10-year appreciation
+21.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$246,870
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
$300,000
Median list price
$195,000
Median price per sqft
$141
1-year sale-price change
-0.7%
Median days on market
220 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
12
Sale-to-list ratio
97.8%
Active listings
13
1-year forecast
+1.6%

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.2 : 1
Schools include
Holden High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
532
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 42% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
67.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Combustion, Inc. (13.4 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
67.2 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
138
Highest AQI recorded (year)
90

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,891
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,532

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Plane Crazy Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (28 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
43
Hospitals include
UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER, CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 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)
+817 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1994
Housing built before 1970
13.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.1%
Median annual property tax
$779
Mean commute to work
51 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,924
Average weekly wage
$922
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
655

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

How it compares

HoldenState medianUS median
Typical home value$239,314$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market220 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$779$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 Holden, LA?
$239,314.
What is the median sale price in Holden, LA?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Holden, LA?
Median days on market: 220 days.
What is typical rent in Holden, 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 Holden, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding.
Is Holden, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Holden, LA. 532 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 Holden, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 42% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Holden, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Holden, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Holden, LA?
1 schools (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Holden, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Holden, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Holden, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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