The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70073 sells for about $215,000, or $138 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,450 a month.
ZIP 70073 — Marrero
The housing market in 70073 remains stable, characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local industrial workers. While price growth has moderated compared to previous years, the area's strong school district and proximity to major employers continue to support property values. Buyers should be prepared for higher insurance costs due to the region's flood-prone geography.
This area is best suited for families and industrial-sector employees who prioritize access to high-performing schools and a suburban lifestyle while maintaining a manageable commute to the New Orleans metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.0 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 9.2% — 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 3.0%/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 3.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 70073, St. Charles Parish, LA
Crime rates in the Norco/St. Charles Parish area are generally lower than the regional average for the Greater New Orleans metropolitan area, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in this area are part of the St. Charles Parish Public School System, which is consistently rated as one of the top-performing districts in Louisiana.
The area is located in a high-risk flood zone near the Mississippi River, requiring mandatory flood insurance for most residential properties and adherence to strict elevation standards.
Economic momentum is driven by the industrial corridor along the Mississippi River, including major petrochemical and logistics employers that provide a stable employment base.
Property taxes are assessed by St. Charles Parish; the area benefits from a homestead exemption for primary residences, and tax rates are influenced by local school and levee district millages.
Commuting primarily involves driving via US-61 or I-310 toward the New Orleans employment core, with typical commute times ranging from 35 to 50 minutes depending on traffic.
Residents have access to local parks, community centers, and proximity to the Bonnet Carré Spillway for outdoor recreation, with basic retail and dining options located along the main highway corridors.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from industrial workers and families, with limited new multi-family supply keeping vacancy rates relatively low.
The economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical industry and industrial manufacturing plants located along the Mississippi River, providing a stable but specialized job market.
Transportation is almost exclusively car-dependent, relying on the I-310 and US-61 corridors to connect the area to the broader New Orleans metropolitan region.
Development is constrained by flood-plain regulations and existing industrial zoning, with most new activity focused on infill and infrastructure resilience.
The St. Charles Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, with reassessments occurring on a four-year cycle as mandated by state law.
Parcels are subject to various special districts, including the St. Charles Parish School District, levee districts for flood protection, and local fire protection districts.
Property insurance premiums are high due to significant hurricane and flood risk, with many properties requiring coverage through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP).
Net domestic migration has been stable, with a slight trend of families moving from the urban core of New Orleans to the suburban environment of St. Charles Parish.
Louisiana is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process, which typically results in longer timelines for lenders.
Louisiana requires sellers to provide a property disclosure document detailing known defects, though the state is generally considered 'caveat emptor' regarding property condition.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov using ZCTA 70073 profile 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.
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- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.17.2 mi
- Game On Social Hub4.511.8 mi
- K1 Speed New Orleans4.67.8 mi
- Storyland4.57.7 mi
- Caesars Superdome4.65.4 mi
- New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center4.55.4 mi
- Smoothie King Center4.65.3 mi
- Preservation Hall4.76.2 mi
- The Sazerac House4.95.8 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.85.1 mi
- French Market4.56.5 mi
- Audubon Aquarium4.45.8 mi
- Audubon Zoo4.53.7 mi
- Jackson Square4.76.2 mi
- The National WWII Museum4.85.1 mi
- Jackson Square4.76.2 mi
- Napoleon House4.66.1 mi
- New Orleans Museum of Art4.77.7 mi
- The Sazerac House4.95.8 mi
- Jackson Square4.76.2 mi
- New Orleans City Park4.88.9 mi
- Louis Armstrong Park4.56.5 mi
- Audubon Park4.73.7 mi
- Lafreniere Park4.710.7 mi
- New Orleans RV Resort & Marina4.211.2 mi
- Mid City Yacht Club4.56.9 mi
- Jean Lafitte Harbor4.815.3 mi
- Southern Yacht Club4.510.5 mi
- Myrtle Grove Marina4.419.1 mi
- TPC Louisiana4.65.3 mi
- Bayou Oaks At City Park49.7 mi
- Golf Club at Audubon Park4.43.9 mi
- Loft18 Metairie4.57.6 mi
- Stonebridge Golf Club of New Orleans4.34.2 mi
- Lakeside Shopping Center4.49.6 mi
- French Market4.56.5 mi
- Riverwalk Outlets4.45.5 mi
- Rouses Market4.55.4 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.24.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large public area used for fishing, boating, and off-road vehicle recreation.
Provides essential educational and community resources for the local population.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.