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Saint James, LA

Saint James, LA.

Population: 1,793 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$152,831
1-year appreciation
+9.0%
3-year appreciation
-5.2%
5-year appreciation
-3.7%
All-time peak (2022-08)
$168,265
House Price Index
368.9 (+2.6% YoY)

Market activity

1-year forecast
-3.3%

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
70.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
62.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.3 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
314

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Whitehall Field Ultralightport (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-127 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Median annual property tax
$688
Households with broadband internet
66.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,423
Average weekly wage
$1,562
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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Data last updated

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

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