The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70734 sells for about $430,650, or $188 per square foot.
Prices are down 8.18% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 104 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,850 a month.
ZIP 70734 — Geismar (CDP)
The 70734 housing market is experiencing a correction with median listing prices declining over 8% year-over-year. High inventory relative to sales volume suggests a cooling market, likely influenced by broader economic pressures in the industrial sector. Buyers currently hold more leverage as days on market remain elevated.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals working in the nearby industrial corridor who prioritize suburban space and access to the Baton Rouge metro area.
Median prices moved down 8.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 104 days on market with 34.7 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
42% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 6.5% — 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 -8.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70734, Ascension 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.
The area is served by the Ascension Parish School Board, which generally maintains a strong reputation within the region for academic performance.
The region is subject to flood risks associated with the Mississippi River basin and hurricane-related wind exposure, necessitating flood insurance for many properties.
The area benefits from proximity to major industrial corridors along the Mississippi River, including significant petrochemical and manufacturing employers.
Property taxes are assessed by Ascension Parish based on a 10% assessment ratio for residential property, with millage rates determined by local taxing authorities and school districts.
Residents primarily commute via I-10 toward Baton Rouge or toward industrial hubs in Geismar and Gonzales.
The area features access to local parks and proximity to the Mississippi River, with shopping and dining concentrated in nearby Gonzales.
The rental market is driven by demand from industrial workers and families seeking suburban housing, with moderate vacancy pressure.
The economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical and manufacturing industries located along the Mississippi River industrial corridor.
The area is primarily served by I-10, providing the main transit artery for regional commuting.
Development is focused on residential expansion to accommodate the workforce of the nearby industrial plants.
The Ascension Parish Assessor manages property valuations with a focus on maintaining equitable assessments across residential and industrial parcels.
Parcels are subject to Ascension Parish school and fire protection district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional flood and wind hazard exposure.
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.
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional industrial and recreational access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.