The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70051 sells for about $175,000, or $118 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.1% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 70051 — Garyville
The housing market in 70051 remains stable with low inventory and modest price adjustments. Demand is driven by local residents, resulting in a balanced market environment with limited new construction activity.
This ZIP is best suited for long-term residents, retirees, and those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle. It is less ideal for commuters requiring transit or those seeking high-density urban amenities.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 11.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 2.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70051, St. Charles Parish, LA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the primary concern. Local law enforcement reports stable trends consistent with regional rural patterns.
Schools serving this area are part of a small rural district, generally characterized by smaller class sizes and limited extracurricular offerings compared to larger suburban districts.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal wind events and localized flooding in low-lying zones near regional waterways. Property insurance availability remains stable but premiums are sensitive to regional weather patterns.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service industries. Infrastructure development is limited, focusing on maintenance of existing rural road networks.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences. No municipal income tax is levied in this jurisdiction.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways. Public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities include local community parks, access to nearby fishing and hunting grounds, and small-town community centers. Shopping and dining are limited to essential services within the immediate vicinity.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, primarily consisting of single-family homes. Vacancy pressure is low due to the small size of the market.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural operations and small-scale regional services. Employment opportunities are largely concentrated in neighboring towns.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with access to regional employment centers provided by state highway corridors.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP code.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments to determine property values for tax purposes, following state-mandated guidelines.
Parcels are subject to county-wide school district taxes and local fire protection district assessments.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional exposure to wind and flood risks.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 70051 profile.
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.
- Lamar Dixon Expo Center4.519.6 mi
- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.717.3 mi
- Lafon Performing Arts Center4.819.7 mi
- Ormond Manor4.418.6 mi
- Carli-Co Cafe419 mi
- Oak Alley Plantation4.610.1 mi
- Blood, Sweat and Bonfires4.94.5 mi
- Poche Plantation RV Park4.112.3 mi
- St. Joseph Plantation and Felicity Plantation4.69.6 mi
- Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area4.58.6 mi
- Oak Alley Plantation4.610.1 mi
- Whitney Plantation4.84.2 mi
- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.717.3 mi
- Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site4.77.8 mi
- St. Joseph Plantation and Felicity Plantation4.69.6 mi
- Cajun Pride Swamp Tours4.712.7 mi
- Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area4.58.6 mi
- Thomas F. Daley Memorial Park4.410.4 mi
- Regala Park4.35 mi
- Lutcher Park4.24.7 mi
- St James Boat Club4.65.1 mi
- Belle Terre Country Club4.19.2 mi
- B&C Seafood Riverside & Cajun Restaurant4.57.6 mi
- Riverlands Shopping Center4.19.4 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides basic playground and picnic facilities for residents.
Offers trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.