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Livingston, LA

Livingston, LA.

Population: 11,641 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Livingston, LA is $252,807 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $268,000 after a median 54 days on market. 3 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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$252,807

Typical home value

+3.8%

1-year change

54

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$252,807
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+5.8%
5-year appreciation
+11.5%
10-year appreciation
+34.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$254,325
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
$268,000
Median list price
$312,450
Median price per sqft
$160
1-year sale-price change
+7.2%
Median days on market
54 days
Homes sold (recent period)
25
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.2%
New listings (monthly)
7

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
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Doyle Elementary School, Doyle High School, Frost 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 AE
NFIP flood claims on record
511
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. (11.2 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
58.0°F
Annual precipitation
63.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 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
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,456
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,468

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (51 mi)
National parks include
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Promised Landings Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
50
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS, NORTH OAKS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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
2005
Housing built before 1970
9.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.1%
Median annual property tax
$556
Mean commute to work
30 min
Households with broadband internet
73.1%

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

LivingstonState medianUS median
Typical home value$252,807$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$268,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$556$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 Livingston, LA?
$252,807.
What is the median sale price in Livingston, LA?
$268,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Livingston, LA?
Median days on market: 54 days.
What is typical rent in Livingston, 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 Livingston, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, inland flooding, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding.
Is Livingston, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Livingston, LA. 511 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 Livingston, 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 Livingston, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Livingston, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Livingston, LA?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Livingston, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Livingston, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Livingston, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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