The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70420 sells for about $325,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 42 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 70420 — Abita Springs
The housing market in 70420 remains stable with steady demand for single-family homes, driven by the area's appeal as a quiet, family-oriented community. While inventory remains somewhat constrained, price growth has moderated compared to the rapid appreciation seen in previous years. Buyers are currently facing a balanced market where well-priced homes continue to sell within a reasonable timeframe.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a quiet, semi-rural lifestyle with access to outdoor recreation, while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance to larger Northshore employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 4.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% · poverty 7.2% — 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 6.7%/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 influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 70420, St. Tammany 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 Abita Springs are generally reported as lower than the national average, with the area maintaining a quiet, small-town character compared to more urbanized parts of St. Tammany Parish.
The area is served by the St. Tammany Parish Public School System, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district within the state of Louisiana.
The region is subject to flood risk associated with heavy rainfall and tropical weather events; property insurance premiums reflect these regional climate exposures.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to the Covington and Mandeville employment hubs, with steady residential development and a focus on preserving the town's historic and natural character.
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.
Commuters primarily rely on personal vehicles to access employment centers in Covington, Mandeville, and the greater New Orleans metro area via I-12.
The area features the Abita Springs Trailhead, part of the Tammany Trace, providing extensive walking and cycling paths, alongside local parks and proximity to the Abita River.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family home rentals, with limited multi-family inventory.
The local economy is supported by small businesses, tourism related to the Abita Brewery and trail, and a significant population of commuters working in healthcare, education, and professional services in the Northshore region.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential infill and the preservation of the town's historic core.
Parcels are subject to St. Tammany Parish school and fire protection district taxes, with specific utility districts managing water and sewer services.
Property insurance markets in the region are sensitive to hurricane and flood risk, with premiums trending upward due to regional climate volatility.
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.
A 31-mile rail-to-trail conversion that serves as a major recreational artery for the community.
Central community gathering space featuring a pavilion and access to the Trace.
A unique local roadside attraction and folk art museum.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 18.5% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2024)) — 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 $385,000 (18.5% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $385,000 (+18.5% vs the published ten-year series (2024)) could not be independently corroborated and was reverted to the prior cycle value pending review; the case is under review in the Command Center.