The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70737 sells for about $335,000, or $173 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.9% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 66 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,800 a month.
ZIP 70737 — Grosse Tete
The 70737 housing market is currently balanced, characterized by a median sale price of $335,000 and steady demand from local industrial workers. While inventory remains constrained, the market is seeing moderate price appreciation and a shortening of days on market, reflecting a healthy, accessible environment for buyers and renters alike.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and professionals working in the Baton Rouge industrial sector who seek a balance between suburban living and access to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 3.6 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
20% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 8.5% — 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 5.1%/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 4.9%/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 70737, Ascension Parish, Louisiana
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 positive reputation within the region for its academic performance and facilities.
The region is subject to flood risks associated with the Mississippi River and Gulf Coast weather patterns, necessitating standard flood insurance coverage for many properties.
The area benefits from its proximity to the Baton Rouge industrial corridor and petrochemical sector, which serves as a primary economic driver for the region.
Property taxes are assessed by Ascension Parish based on local millage rates; homestead exemptions are available for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute via I-10, providing access to the Baton Rouge employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 40 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features access to local parks, community sports facilities, and proximity to the Mississippi River for outdoor activities, with suburban shopping centers located in nearby Gonzales.
The rental market shows steady demand driven by the local industrial workforce, with moderate vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family and multi-family offerings.
The economy is heavily anchored by the petrochemical and industrial manufacturing sectors along the Mississippi River, supported by a growing service and retail base.
The area is primarily served by the I-10 corridor, which acts as the main artery for regional transit and commuting to Baton Rouge.
Development is focused on suburban residential expansion and supporting commercial infrastructure to accommodate population growth in Ascension Parish.
The Ascension Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a four-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Ascension Parish school and municipal tax districts, with specific utility districts providing water and sewage services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and wind risk profiles, with market health remaining stable but sensitive to climate-related events.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau 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.
- Surge Entertainment4.518.3 mi
- Airborne Extreme Adventure Park4.617.4 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.314.5 mi
- Liberty Lagoon419.1 mi
- Airborne X Gonzales4.64.2 mi
- Lamar Dixon Expo Center4.52.7 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.213 mi
- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.75.9 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill415.9 mi
- BRQ Seafood and Barbeque4.515.3 mi
- Highland Road Community Park4.612.4 mi
- Airborne X Gonzales4.64.2 mi
- Premier Lanes4.51.4 mi
- Malco Gonzales Cinema4.41.4 mi
- Airline Highway Park4.39.3 mi
- Oak Alley Plantation4.617.7 mi
- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.75.9 mi
- Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site4.719.1 mi
- Burden Museum & Gardens4.816.7 mi
- Louisiana State University Rural Life Museum4.617.2 mi
- Highland Road Community Park4.612.4 mi
- Airline Highway Park4.39.3 mi
- Jambalaya Park4.50.9 mi
- Youth Legacy - Duplessis Park4.63.9 mi
- Bayou Manchac Park4.59.2 mi
- St James Boat Club4.614.2 mi
- Santa Maria Golf Course4.49.3 mi
- Pelican Point Golf & Country Club4.54.1 mi
- Tanger Outlets Gonzales4.51.8 mi
- The Flea Market of Louisiana4.15.4 mi
- Albertsons4.210.4 mi
- Rouses Market4.36.7 mi
- Rouses Market4.510.9 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.425.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides regional recreational access and historical significance.
Major retail and dining hub serving the surrounding Ascension Parish area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.