The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 70774 sells for about $274,113, or $163 per square foot.
Prices are up +1.6% 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 $1,600 a month.
ZIP 70774 — Saint Amant (CDP)
The 70774 housing market is experiencing moderate growth with a median price of approximately $274,113, reflecting a balanced but competitive environment. While inventory levels are sufficient, the market is influenced by regional industrial employment and the appeal of newer residential construction. Buyers should remain mindful of vacancy rates and flood-related insurance considerations.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers seeking newer construction and a suburban lifestyle, as well as commuters working in the Baton Rouge metro area.
Median prices moved up 1.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 66 days on market with 4.3 months of supply — a balanced-paced 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 7.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 70774, 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 District, which is generally regarded as a high-performing district within the state.
The region faces significant flood risks common to southern Louisiana, necessitating careful consideration of flood zone status and insurance requirements.
The area is experiencing steady residential growth with new construction, supported by its proximity to the Baton Rouge industrial and employment corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Ascension Parish; the rate is influenced by local millage rates for schools and parish services, with homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Residents primarily commute by car toward Baton Rouge, with travel times varying based on traffic along major corridors like I-10 and LA-431.
The area offers access to local parks and outdoor activities typical of the bayou region, with proximity to shopping and dining in nearby Gonzales.
The rental market shows high vacancy pressure, with investors needing to account for tenant stability and local market competition.
The economy is anchored by the industrial and petrochemical sectors in the Baton Rouge metro area, with significant employment opportunities in nearby Gonzales and Geismar.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major regional highways connecting to the Baton Rouge employment core.
Development is characterized by ongoing residential subdivision expansion to accommodate population growth in the parish.
The Ascension Parish Assessor's office manages property valuations, typically reassessing on a multi-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Ascension Parish school and parish-wide millages, with potential for specific fire or utility district assessments.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional flood and wind hazard exposure, with market health tied to state-wide insurance availability.
Data sourced from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and local market reports.
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.
- Airborne Extreme Adventure Park4.619.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park4.319.6 mi
- Airborne X Gonzales4.69.3 mi
- Blue Bayou Water Park3.915.3 mi
- Aqua PARDS4.319.8 mi
- Lamar Dixon Expo Center4.59 mi
- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.79.5 mi
- Topgolf Baton Rouge4.218 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill419.5 mi
- Carter Plantation Golf Course4.519 mi
- Airborne X Gonzales4.69.3 mi
- Premier Lanes4.56.6 mi
- Malco Gonzales Cinema4.46.6 mi
- Jambalaya Park4.56.1 mi
- Youth Legacy - Duplessis Park4.69.8 mi
- Oak Alley Plantation4.615.4 mi
- Whitney Plantation4.816 mi
- Houmas House Estate and Gardens4.79.5 mi
- Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Créole Heritage Site4.715.9 mi
- St. Joseph Plantation and Felicity Plantation4.615.3 mi
- Jambalaya Park4.56.1 mi
- Youth Legacy - Duplessis Park4.69.8 mi
- Butch Gore Memorial Park4.54.7 mi
- Stevens Park4.24.7 mi
- Gonzales Municipal Park4.36.3 mi
- St James Boat Club4.69.7 mi
- Pelican Point Golf & Country Club4.58.3 mi
- Tanger Outlets Gonzales4.58.4 mi
- The Flea Market of Louisiana4.110.5 mi
- Rouses Market4.310.1 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.35.9 mi
- Rouses Market4.59.5 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.
Local community park providing recreational space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.