The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70725 sells for about $251,000, or $155 per square foot.
Prices are up +5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 49 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,250 a month.
ZIP 70725 — Donaldsonville
The housing market in 70725 shows steady price appreciation of 5% year-over-year, driven by demand for suburban living in Livingston Parish. While sales volume remains active, the market is tempered by rising insurance costs and longer days on market compared to previous years. Buyers are increasingly focused on affordability, keeping this area competitive within the broader Baton Rouge market.
This area is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable housing options compared to the Baton Rouge urban core, while accepting longer commute times.
Median prices moved up 5.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 49 days on market with 19.1 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
62% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.8% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 9.0% — 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 4.8%/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 4.4%/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 70725, Livingston 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 faces significant flood risk, which is a primary driver of property insurance costs and market caution in the region.
Economic momentum is tied to the broader Baton Rouge metro area, with residential development primarily focused on suburban expansion in Livingston Parish.
Property taxes are assessed at the parish level with homestead exemptions available for primary residences; special districts for fire protection and drainage are common.
Residents primarily commute via I-12 toward Baton Rouge, with travel times heavily dependent on peak-hour traffic congestion.
Access to local parks and outdoor recreation is available, with proximity to the Amite River and various community sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand from commuters, though vacancy pressure remains moderate due to new suburban housing supply.
The economy is anchored by the Baton Rouge metro area, with major sectors including petrochemicals, healthcare, and government services.
Transportation is heavily reliant on the I-12 corridor, which serves as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on residential subdivisions and supporting retail infrastructure along major highway interchanges.
The Livingston Parish Assessor maintains property valuations based on periodic market analysis and state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to various special districts including fire protection, drainage, and school district levies.
Property insurance premiums are elevated due to regional flood risk and historical storm damage, impacting overall housing affordability.
Data retrieved from 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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- Skate Galaxy4.218.1 mi
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- Lamar Dixon Expo Center4.54.1 mi
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- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.72 mi
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- Malco Gonzales Cinema4.47.9 mi
- Jambalaya Park4.57.3 mi
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- Jambalaya Park4.57.3 mi
- Youth Legacy - Duplessis Park4.68.9 mi
- Stevens Park4.29.7 mi
- Butch Gore Memorial Park4.511.7 mi
- Gonzales Municipal Park4.36.5 mi
- St James Boat Club4.614.1 mi
- Pelican Point Golf & Country Club4.52.9 mi
- Tanger Outlets Gonzales4.55.2 mi
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- Rouses Market4.312.8 mi
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- Rouses Market4.510 mi
- Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport4.429.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides recreational boating and fishing access.
Neighborhood-level green spaces and sports fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.