What is the average home price in Saint James, LA 70086?

As of May '26, the median home price in Saint James, LA 70086 is $153,000, based on Zillow home estimates.

How have home prices in Saint James, LA 70086 changed over the past year?

As of May '26, home prices have increased 7.6% over the past year, according to Zillow home estimates data.

What is the home price projection for Saint James, LA 70086?

As of May '26, Zillow projects home prices in Saint James, LA 70086 to decrease 3.3% in the next year.

What are the demographics of Saint James, LA 70086?

According to the latest Census, the demographics of Saint James, LA 70086 are 8.1% White, 85.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic. The population is 1,520, with 23.0% under 18 years old.

How long does it take homes to sell in Saint James, LA 70086?

According to Realtor.com, as of May '26, the median home in Saint James, LA 70086 is on the market for N/A days. This is an increase of 0.0% from last year.

What is the average rent price in Saint James, LA 70086?

The average rent price in Saint James, LA 70086, as of the latest data, is $2,470. The average rent for 1 bedroom homes is N/A. For 2, 3, and 4 bedroom homes, the average rent is N/A, N/A, and N/A respectively.

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Saint James, LA—70086

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$153,000

7.6% YoY Growth

Household Income

$50,500

62.0% YoY Growth

Days on Market

N/A

Home Price Forecast

-3.3%

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 May '26, the median home price in Saint James, LA is $153,000, with a year-over-year change of 7.6%. This indicates that home prices in Saint James, LA are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -3.3%, suggesting a decrease housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$153,000	7.6%
Single Family	$152,000	8.6%
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

Saint James, LA lacks sufficient listing trend data for analysis.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	N/A	N/A
Listing Count	N/A	N/A
Listings as % of Homes	N/A	N/A
Days on Market	N/A	N/A

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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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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	3.2
Median Home Price	$153,000
Median Household Income	$50,500