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Louisiana Real Estate For Sale

Few states offer as many unique experiences as Louisiana. The Pelican State has everything from wetlands to one of the most lively cities in the country. Louisiana offers a variety of events that will appeal to anyone from avid sports fans to food lovers alike. Whether you're looking for a historic home in the energetic center of downtown New Orleans or a serene escape near the bayou, there is a piece of Louisiana real estate with your name on it.

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$219,900

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$130,000

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$329,900

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$280,000

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$425,000

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$649,500

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4701 Lake Vista Drive

Metairie, LA 70006

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$435,000

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226 Gleneagles Circle

Broussard, LA 70518

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Port Vincent, LA 70726

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New Orleans, LA 70124

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$169,900

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2113 W Christie Drive

St. Bernard, LA 70085

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1.53 Acres Veterans Avenue

Ponchatoula, LA 70454

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$295,000

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Bossier City, LA 71111

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2616 18 Kingston Street

Kenner, LA 70062

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$1,200,000

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Pearl River, LA 70452

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New Orleans, LA 70126

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Louisiana Real Estate Market

Louisiana has housing costs well below the national average, as well as relatively low state income taxes and overall cost of living. The exact numbers of the Louisiana real estate market will vary based on the area you choose to live in. Homes for sale in Louisiana have a median value of $198,440 and an average market rent of $1,171 per month. The average home size in the Louisiana real estate market is 1,786 square feet, just above the national average of 1,761 and the average Louisiana yard size is 41,774 square feet, significantly above the national average of 10,871.

Louisiana Real Estate Style

Louisiana's cities have many historic homes for sale, especially New Orleans. These homes showcase styles such as Creole cottages, townhomes, double-gallery homes, and Greek revival homes. Most of the historic real estate in Louisiana features Victorian embellishments and large balconies. There are also an increasing number of modern real estate in Louisiana, including high-rise luxury apartments and condos, to accommodate the population growth.

You will find a variety of home options throughout the Louisiana real estate market. In addition to the city homes, you will also find raised homes near the bayous to prevent water damage, as well as sizable colonial-style homes on large pieces of land that were once plantations. The suburbs and rural areas of Louisiana also feature new construction homes due to the migration to these areas.

Schools in Louisiana

Louisiana real estate has access to 1,303 public schools across 70 school districts representing 690,092 students. The local school districts run the majority of these public schools. The top school districts in Louisiana include Zachary Community Public Schools, Lincoln Parish Public Schools, St. Charles Parish Public Schools, Ascension Parish Public Schools, and West Feliciana Parish Public Schools. In addition to the public schools, Louisiana also has 192 public charter schools and 1,653 private schools throughout the state.

Zachary Community Public Schools, the top-ranked school district in Louisiana, has 5,550 students in grades Pre-K through twelfth grade, with a student-teacher ratio of 18 to 1. Around 84% of students are proficient in math and 88% in reading, according to the state's test scores. In addition to academics, the schools also excel in athletics and extracurricular activities. The Zachary Community School District has seven schools – Zachary Early Learning Center, Northwestern Elementary, Rollins Place Elementary, Zachary Elementary, Copper Mill Elementary, Northwestern Middle, and Zachary High School.

Colleges in Louisiana

In addition to primary and secondary education, Louisiana is home to 66 colleges and universities. Louisiana State University is well-regarded in the public sphere, not only for academics but also for athletics. The Louisiana State University Tigers have won a total of 47 team National Championships, including 43 NCAA-sponsored national titles. Louisiana is also the home of highly-ranked Tulane University, a private university in New Orleans.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Real Estate

What is the nearest commercial airport in Louisiana?

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is the busiest airport in Louisiana, serving over 13 million passengers annually. There are 33 airlines that operate out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and 39 non-stop destinations from the airport, including international locations such as London, Toronto, and Cancun.

What are the must-see attractions and landmarks in Louisiana?

Louisiana real estate has access to a wide range of attractions, including the French Quarter in New Orleans, the National WWII Museum, and Louisiana's Old State Capitol. People also visit Louisiana for outdoor places such as Honey Island Swamp and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park.

Is Louisiana hot all year?

While Louisiana does have long, hot summers with high humidity, it also has winters. Winters are relatively mild, with average temperatures in the mid-40s from December through February.

What colleges are in Louisiana?

Louisiana is home to 66 colleges and universities, including both public and private institutions. The top-ranked include Louisiana State University, Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, and Louisiana Tech University.

Who are the biggest employers in Louisiana?

Louisiana is home to over 140,000 employers. The largest employer in the state is CenturyLink, with over 45,000 employees, followed by Acadia Healthcare and Ochsner Health System.

Things to do in Louisiana

Louisiana real estate has something for everyone. Whether you prefer the nightlife and jazz music of Bourbon Street or exploring one of the five national parks, you'll surely find something to enjoy in The Pelican State.

Visit the French Quarter of New Orleans

Often referred to as the Crown Jewel of New Orleans, the French Quarter is one of Louisiana's top destinations and the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. On Bourbon Street, you can visit some of the most historic bars in the city, including Pat O'Brien's bar, known for being the birthplace of the famous red Hurricane cocktail and for having the first dueling piano bar. Throughout the French Quarter, you will find the top bars, restaurants, and hotels in the city of New Orleans.

Explore the Outdoors

Louisiana is home to five national parks recognized by the National Park Service and to the Kisatchie National Forest. In addition to these national parks and forests, you will find many swamps to explore throughout the state, including Maurepas Swamp, Lake Martin, the Atchafalaya Basin, and Honey Island Swamp. Louisiana's wetlands are extremely important ecosystems to the state and are home to a variety of wildlife, such as alligators, white-tailed deer, bald eagles, snakes, turtles, and more.

Listen to Jazz Music

New Orleans is known for being the birthplace of jazz music, so naturally, this is a large part of the culture of Louisiana, especially in the city of New Orleans. One of the perks of living in Louisiana real estate is you can hear live jazz music at venues in the city, like Preservation Hall, Palm Court, and Snug Harbor, and outdoors in the historic Jackson Square, where musicians are often performing. History buffs can also visit the New Orleans Jazz Museum to learn more about the history of jazz through the many interactive exhibits.

Indulge in Cajun Cuisine

Louisiana is famous for its Cajun cuisine. A few of the most popular Cajun dishes include gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, and Po' Boy sandwiches. In New Orleans, you can try these dishes at Atchafalaya Restaurant, Cochon, Mulate's, Galliano, and many more. There is no shortage of Cajun restaurants in Louisiana. There is also an abundance of food festivals in Louisiana centered around Cajun cuisine, including the Acadiana Po-Boy Festival, Bridge City Gumbo Festival, Black Pot Festival, and the Cochon de Lait Festival.

Attend Mardi Gras in New Orleans

Mardi Gras is often what comes to mind when people think of Louisiana. The city of New Orleans is home to the largest Mardi Gras celebration in the country. The population of the city doubles during the days leading up to Mardi Gras Day in anticipation of the celebration. The celebrations typically last about two weeks, with parades each day. The most elaborate parades usually take place over the last five days of the Mardi Gras season. In addition to the parades, there are other events during Mardi Gras, including masquerade balls and musical performances.

Louisiana Fun Facts

Louisiana holds numerous records, including the following:

They have the tallest state capital building in the country. The Louisiana State Capitol building in Baton Rouge stands 450 feet high.
They have one of the only two mobile national monuments in the country. The Saint Charles streetcar in New Orleans is the oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world, operating since 1835.
They are home to the "Crawfish Capital of the World." Breaux Bridge hosts the world-famous Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival annually every May. Thousands of people gather to celebrate Louisiana's famous crustaceans.
They are the only state in the United States that has parishes instead of counties. The state was Roman Catholic under France and Spain's rule, and territories coincided with the different church parishes. In 1807 this term was officially adopted by the territorial legislature. Louisiana is divided into 64 parishes.

The Job Market in Louisiana

Two Fortune 500 companies are headquartered in Louisiana, CenturyLink employing 42,500 people and Entergy employing over 13,000. The top employers in the Pelican State also include Willis-Knighton Medical Center, Aeco Interiors of New Orleans, Acadia Healthcare, and Ochsner Health System.

In addition to these companies, oil, natural gas, commercial fishing, chemicals, and agriculture remain vital industries to the state of Louisiana. Oil and gas companies based in the state include PetroQuest Energy, Cantium LLC, Anadarko Vernon and Ansley Fields, and Krewe Energy LLC.

Residents of Louisiana real estate also enjoy relatively low state income taxes well below the national average.

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