Belle Chasse, LA 70037 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Belle Chasse, LA—70037

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$331,000

1.5% YoY Growth

Household Income

$92,200

43.4% YoY Growth

Days on Market

22.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

-2.6%

Median Rent

$2,200

16.4% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,200

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,500

17.0% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$2,300

18.2% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Belle Chasse, LA

As of Nov '25, the median home price in Belle Chasse, LA is $331,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.5%. This indicates that home prices in Belle Chasse, LA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -2.6%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$331,000	1.5%
Single Family	$331,000	1.2%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Belle Chasse, LA

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Belle Chasse, LA is $2,390, with a year-over-year rent change of -16.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Belle Chasse, LA is 1-bedrooms: $1,410, 2-bedrooms: $1,910, 3-bedrooms: $2,390, 4-bedrooms: $4,180. The most common rental property sizes in Belle Chasse, LA are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 62.5% and 20.3% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,200	$2,390
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,200	$1,410
2 Bed Rent	$1,500	$1,910
3 Bed Rent	$2,300	$2,390
4 Bed Rent	$3,000	$4,180

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

2.7%

1 Bedroom

2.4%

2 Bedrooms

20.3%

3 Bedrooms

62.5%

4 Bedrooms

12.1%

Property Listings — Belle Chasse, LA

As of Nov '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Belle Chasse, LA is 90. This is a increase of 22.0% 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 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$408,000	-5.0%
Listing Count	86	20.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	20.0%
Days on Market	90	22.0%

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Demographics — Belle Chasse, LA

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Belle Chasse, LA has a population of 16,800, which has increased by 4.3% over the past 5 years. Belle Chasse, LA is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 24.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.9% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	16,800	4.3%
% Under 18	25.8%	-3.7%
% Seniors	13.5%	14.4%
% WFH	2.9%	123.1%
% w/ College Degree	24.5%	2.5%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Belle Chasse, LA is a predominantly white area, with 69.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 8.6% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Belle Chasse, LA is black, making up 15.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 5.9% of the population in Belle Chasse, LA, and this percentage has increased by 15.7% 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	69.2%	-8.6%
% Black	15.2%	53.5%
% Hispanic	11.7%	21.9%
% Asian	2.3%	27.8%
% Foreign Born	5.9%	15.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Belle Chasse, LA

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 207 mortgage originations in Belle Chasse, LA, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 72.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Belle Chasse, LA. Investor activity is low, as 1.0% of loans were by investors. 6.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	207
% Conventional Loans	64.0%
% Government Loans	36.0%
% Investor Loans	1.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	6.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Belle Chasse, LA

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Belle Chasse, 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. 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Belle Chasse, LA, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 4-bedroom units do not.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	92
Total Units Section 8	92
% Rentals under Section 8	4.7%
% Occupied Section 8	N/A

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$470	$1,200	$1,670
2 Bedroom	$500	$1,500	$2,000
3 Bedroom	$260	$2,300	$2,560
4 Bedroom	$0	$3,000	$3,000

Belle Chasse, LA—70037

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Belle Chasse, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Belle Chasse, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Belle Chasse, LA

Demographics — Belle Chasse, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Belle Chasse, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Belle Chasse, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Belle Chasse, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Belle Chasse, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.8
Median Home Price	$331,000
Median Household Income	$92,200

Belle Chasse, LA—70037

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Belle Chasse, LA

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Belle Chasse, LA

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Belle Chasse, LA

Demographics — Belle Chasse, LA

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Belle Chasse, LA

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Belle Chasse, LA

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Belle Chasse, LA

Home Price to Income Ratio

Belle Chasse, LA — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Braithwaite, LA

Harvey, LA

Gretna, LA

Lafitte, LA

Marrero, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

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