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Thibodaux, LA

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Thibodaux.

Population: 50,422 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Thibodaux, LA is $225,218 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,290/month. 12 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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$225,218

Typical home value

+0.3%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$225,218
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
-2.1%
5-year appreciation
-3.5%
10-year appreciation
+3.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2022)
$240,876
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
$250,000
Median list price
$255,500
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+3.5%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
134
For-sale inventory
190
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
172
1-year forecast
+0.4%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
39

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,290/mo
1-year rent change
+5.3%
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
12
Elementary schools
8
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lafourche Parish, The MAX Charter School
Schools include
Bayou Boeuf Elementary School, Chackbay Elementary School, Sixth Ward Middle School, W.S. Lafargue Elementary School, St. Charles 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, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1,233
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Delta Shipyard (17 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
70.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
61.0°F
Annual precipitation
71.1 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)
44
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
118
Highest AQI recorded (year)
109

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,483
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,738

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 (37 mi)
National parks include
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Thibodaux Municipal Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
15
Hospitals include
THIBODAUX REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, TERREBONNE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER - PARISH, PHYSICIANS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
2
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)
-457 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
26.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
33.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,244
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
74.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
29,761
Average weekly wage
$1,360
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
344

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

How it compares

ThibodauxState medianUS median
Typical home value$225,218$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$225,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$1,290/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,244$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 Thibodaux, LA?
$225,218.
What is the median sale price in Thibodaux, LA?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Thibodaux, LA?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Thibodaux, LA?
Typical rent: $1,290/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Thibodaux, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, tornado, coastal flooding, cold wave.
Is Thibodaux, LA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 1,233 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Thibodaux, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Thibodaux, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Thibodaux, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Thibodaux, LA?
12 schools (8 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Thibodaux, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 9.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Thibodaux, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Thibodaux, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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