The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70059 sells for about $185,000, or $158 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 $1,450 a month.
ZIP 70059 — Harvey
The housing market in 70059 is currently stable, with modest price adjustments reflecting broader regional economic trends. Inventory levels remain balanced, though high insurance costs and flood-risk considerations continue to influence buyer behavior and affordability.
This ZIP is well-suited for budget-conscious families and commuters working in the New Orleans metro area who prioritize proximity to the city over newer construction.
Median prices moved down 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% 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 5.8% · poverty 14.2% — 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 5.5%/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 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 70059, Jefferson County LA
Crime rates in the Harvey area are generally higher than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Public schools serving the area are part of the Jefferson Parish Public School System, which maintains a mix of magnet and neighborhood schools with varying performance ratings.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone due to its proximity to the Mississippi River and low elevation, necessitating mandatory flood insurance for most mortgage holders.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the New Orleans industrial corridor and logistics hubs, though residential development is largely constrained by existing density and flood-plain limitations.
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 via the West Bank Expressway toward downtown New Orleans, with travel times heavily dependent on bridge traffic.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of the Mississippi River levee trails and various shopping centers along Manhattan Boulevard.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from workforce households, with a significant portion of the stock consisting of older single-family homes and garden-style apartment complexes.
The local economy is anchored by the maritime, logistics, and healthcare sectors, with many residents employed in the broader New Orleans metropolitan area.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with the West Bank Expressway serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is largely infill-focused, with limited large-scale residential projects due to land availability and environmental constraints.
The Jefferson Parish Assessor's Office conducts periodic reassessments to align property values with current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Jefferson Parish property taxes and various levee district assessments for flood protection.
Property insurance premiums are high and volatile due to significant hurricane and flood risk, with many properties requiring coverage through the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Dave & Buster's New Orleans3.75.7 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.110.1 mi
- Game On Social Hub4.514.5 mi
- K1 Speed New Orleans4.610.4 mi
- Storyland4.58.5 mi
- Caesars Superdome4.65.9 mi
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center4.55.1 mi
- Smoothie King Center4.65.8 mi
- Preservation Hall4.76.1 mi
- The Sazerac House4.95.7 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.85.1 mi
- French Market4.56.2 mi
- Audubon Aquarium4.45.5 mi
- Audubon Zoo4.56.2 mi
- Jackson Square4.76 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.85.1 mi
- Jackson Square4.76 mi
- Napoleon House4.65.9 mi
- New Orleans Museum of Art4.78.4 mi
- The Sazerac House4.95.7 mi
- Jackson Square4.76 mi
- New Orleans City Park4.89.5 mi
- Louis Armstrong Park4.56.4 mi
- Audubon Park4.76.1 mi
- Bayou Segnette State Park4.46.7 mi
- Coastal Cargo Company LLC3.94 mi
- TPC Louisiana4.68.7 mi
- Bayou Oaks At City Park410.2 mi
- Golf Club at Audubon Park4.46.2 mi
- Loft18 Metairie4.59.7 mi
- Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans4.31 mi
- Lakeside Shopping Center4.411.4 mi
- French Market4.56.2 mi
- Riverwalk Outlets4.45.2 mi
- Rouses Market4.55.5 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.25.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major industrial and recreational waterway serving the region.
Regional shopping mall located nearby in Gretna serving the West Bank.
Community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 27.0% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $235,000 (27.0% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $235,000 (+27% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.