Scott, LA 70583 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Scott, LA—70583

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$206,000

2.7% YoY Growth

Household Income

$52,900

9.7% YoY Growth

Days on Market

61.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.2%

Median Rent

$1,500

9.2% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

252.0% YoY Growth

2-Bed Rent

$1,400

9.4% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,900

0.0% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Scott, LA

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Scott, LA is $206,000, with a year-over-year change of -2.7%. This indicates that home prices in Scott, LA are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.2%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$206,000	-2.7%
Single Family	$207,000	-1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Scott, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Scott, LA is $1,540, with a year-over-year rent change of 9.2%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Scott, LA is studios: $830, 1-bedrooms: $1,260, 2-bedrooms: $1,400, 3-bedrooms: $1,800, 4-bedrooms: $1,380. The most common rental property sizes in Scott, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 45.0% and 41.8% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,500	$1,540
Studio Rent	$830	$830
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,260
2 Bed Rent	$1,400	$1,400
3 Bed Rent	$1,900	$1,800
4 Bed Rent	$1,250	$1,380

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% of Rental Stock

1 Bedroom

11.6%

2 Bedrooms

41.8%

3 Bedrooms

45.0%

4 Bedrooms

1.7%

Property Listings — Scott, LA

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Scott, LA is 57. This is a increase of 119.0% 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 21.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$294,000	-6.0%
Listing Count	82	106.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.9%	106.0%
Days on Market	59	61.0%

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Demographics — Scott, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Scott, LA has a population of 8,670, which has decreased by -30.2% over the past 5 years. Scott, LA is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 17.9% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	8,670	-30.2%
% Under 18	17.9%	-34.4%
% Seniors	15.8%	69.9%
% WFH	10.8%	440.0%
% w/ College Degree	18.5%	23.3%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Scott, LA is a predominantly white area, with 68.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has grown by 1.8% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Scott, LA is hispanic, making up 15.8% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 10.9% of the population in Scott, LA, and this percentage has increased by 165.9% 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	68.4%	1.8%
% Black	12.5%	-42.9%
% Hispanic	15.8%	107.9%
% Asian	0.0%	-100.0%
% Foreign Born	10.9%	165.9%

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Mortgage and Risk — Scott, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 87 mortgage originations in Scott, LA, of which 72.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 73.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Scott, LA. Investor activity is low, as 9.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	87
% Conventional Loans	72.0%
% Government Loans	28.0%
% Investor Loans	9.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Scott, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Scott, LA under the Section 8 program is 4.7%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Scott, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	162
Total Units Section 8	75
% Rentals under Section 8	4.7%
% Occupied Section 8	76.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	-$370	$1,200	$830
2 Bedroom	-$460	$1,400	$940
3 Bedroom	-$690	$1,900	$1,210
4 Bedroom	$330	$1,250	$1,580

Scott, LA—70583

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Scott, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Scott, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Scott, LA

Demographics — Scott, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Scott, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Scott, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Scott, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Scott, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.2
Median Home Price	$206,000
Median Household Income	$52,900

Scott, LA—70583

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Scott, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Scott, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Scott, LA

Demographics — Scott, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Scott, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Scott, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Scott, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Scott, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Duson, LA

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Lafayette, LA

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