The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70046 sells for about $319,900, or $158 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.48% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 70046 — Davant
The housing market in 70046 is characterized by low inventory and a small volume of closed sales, reflecting a quiet, rural-adjacent market. Prices have shown significant year-over-year growth, though the limited number of transactions makes the market sensitive to individual property sales. Demand remains steady but constrained by environmental factors and the specific geographic nature of the bayou community.
This ZIP is best suited for local industrial workers and families seeking a quiet, rural-adjacent lifestyle with proximity to the bayou, rather than urban commuters.
Median prices moved up 18.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 8.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 2.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70046, St. Charles Parish, LA
Schools in the area are part of the St. Charles Parish Public School System, which generally maintains a strong reputation within the region.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone near the bayou, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to industrial and petrochemical facilities along the Mississippi River corridor, though residential development remains modest.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Louisiana) — Ad Valorem Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by applying the local millage rate to the assessed value. A homestead exemption of $75,000 of the assessed value is available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents primarily commute by car toward the New Orleans-Metairie employment core, with a mean commute time of approximately 39 minutes.
The area offers significant access to outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing in the nearby bayous and wetlands.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and steady demand from local industrial workers, with few large-scale multi-family developments.
The local economy is heavily influenced by the petrochemical and industrial sectors located along the Mississippi River in St. Charles Parish.
Transportation is almost exclusively reliant on private vehicles, with US Highway 90 serving as the primary corridor for regional access.
Development is largely constrained by environmental regulations and flood-plain management, limiting large-scale residential expansion.
The St. Charles Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, with assessments typically updated on a recurring cycle.
Parcels are subject to St. Charles Parish school district taxes and specific levee district assessments for flood protection.
Property insurance premiums are high due to significant hurricane and flood risk, with many properties requiring coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and Point2Homes profiles for Des Allemands, LA.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Silver Plume Rentals512.7 mi
- St. Elmo, CO4.712 mi
- Taylor Park Trading Post4.42.2 mi
- Gunnison National Forest4.811.4 mi
- Denny Creek Trailhead4.810.9 mi
- Cottonwood Pass57.1 mi
- Taylor Park Marina4.83.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major local waterway known for fishing and recreational boating.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2025) (within 12.5%).