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Braithwaite, LA

Braithwaite, LA.

Population: 1,056 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,900
1-year appreciation
-4.7%
3-year appreciation
-18.3%
5-year appreciation
-23.9%
All-time peak (2020-05)
$272,807
House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$225,000
Median list price
$157,000
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
-3.0%

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coastalFlooding, hurricane, drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
60.0°F

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (14 mi)
Nearest airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
New Orleans NAS JRB/Alvin Callender Field (NBG) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
4
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-258 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,989
Median annual property tax
$563
Households with broadband internet
53.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,722
Average weekly wage
$1,561
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
80

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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