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Hester 70743

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Louisiana
$182K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.110
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$182K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.2,080 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1988
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.85%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.99%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.2.7%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.10.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.71
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.94
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.28

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.87%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.8.8%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.219
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.73 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$132K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$128K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.65 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Hester 70743 compares

By median home value, Hester 70743 is the 2nd most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Saint James County, and its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Saint James County.

Home values in Hester 70743

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$58K$303K
ZIP codes in Saint James County ranked by median home value
#Saint James CountyMedian valueHomes
1Convent 70723$189K515
2Hester 70743$182K110
3Vacherie 70090$164K2,903
4Paulina 70763$161K1,465
5Saint James 70086$160K702
6Gramercy 70052$121K1,294
7Lutcher 70071$111K1,268

About the Hester 70743 market

How many homes are there in Hester 70743, LA?

Hester 70743, LA contains 110 residential properties, with a median of 2,080 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1988. The median TopHap Estimate is $182K.

How does Hester 70743, LA compare to the rest of Saint James County?

By median home value, Hester 70743, LA is the 2nd most expensive of 7 ZIP codes in Saint James County. Its typical home is worth more than 74% of all homes in Saint James County. Convent 70723 ranks just above it and Vacherie 70090 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Hester 70743, LA?

99% of homes in Hester 70743, LA are owner-occupied. 3% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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