Saint James, LA 70086 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Saint James, LA—70086

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$141,000

3.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$50,500

62.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

114

363.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-3.1%

Median Rent

$2,470

N/A

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

N/A

3-Bed Rent

N/A

Home Price Trends — Saint James, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Saint James, LA is $141,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.7%. This indicates that home prices in Saint James, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -3.1%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$141,000	-3.7%
Single Family	$141,000	-3.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Saint James, LA

Saint James, LA lacks sufficient rental market data for analysis.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,470	$2,470
Studio Rent	$2,470	$2,470
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
3 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
4 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

5.6%

2 Bedrooms

44.4%

3 Bedrooms

32.1%

4 Bedrooms

17.9%

Property Listings — Saint James, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Saint James, LA is 89. This is a increase of 439.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 0.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$167,000	19.0%
Listing Count	1	-11.0%
Listings as % of Homes	N/A	-11.0%
Days on Market	114	363.0%

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Demographics — Saint James, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint James, LA has a population of 1,520, which has decreased by -33.1% over the past 5 years. Saint James, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 23.0% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 12.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.1% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	1,520	-33.1%
% Under 18	23.0%	-15.8%
% Seniors	18.7%	16.9%
% WFH	2.1%	∞%
% w/ College Degree	12.8%	-15.2%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Saint James, LA is a predominantly black area, with 85.6% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 6.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Saint James, LA is white, making up 8.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.4% of the population in Saint James, LA, and this percentage has increased by Inf% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	8.1%	50.0%
% Black	85.6%	-6.3%
% Hispanic	1.4%	-6.7%
% Asian	0.0%	N/A
% Foreign Born	1.4%	∞%

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Mortgage and Risk — Saint James, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 19 mortgage originations in Saint James, LA, of which 68.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 53.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Saint James, LA. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 5.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	19
% Conventional Loans	68.0%
% Government Loans	32.0%
% Investor Loans	0.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	5.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Saint James, LA

Saint James, LA lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	63
Total Units Section 8	13
% Rentals under Section 8	9.3%
% Occupied Section 8	74.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$720
2 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$950
3 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,330
4 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$1,430

Saint James, LA—70086

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint James, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint James, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint James, LA

Demographics — Saint James, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint James, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint James, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint James, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint James, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Convent, LA

Uncle Sam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$141,000
Median Household Income	$50,500

Saint James, LA—70086

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Saint James, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Saint James, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Saint James, LA

Demographics — Saint James, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Saint James, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Saint James, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Saint James, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Saint James, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Convent, LA

Uncle Sam

Plattenville, LA

Darrow, LA

Paulina, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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