Real Estate Investing in Donaldsonville, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 9,831 • Ascension Parish

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Should you buy in Donaldsonville, LA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (42/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.0% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Elevated poverty: 32.7% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $29,220 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $176,574
Avg Monthly Rent $990
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Donaldsonville Real Estate

Donaldsonville, LA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are modest — this is not a market to enter casually.

The investment case for Donaldsonville is difficult to make on screen data alone. a challenging fit for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $990/mo / $177K relationship in Donaldsonville looks muted once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Donaldsonville a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Avg Home Value
$176,574
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Baton Rouge, LA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
2/2
72 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Baton Rouge, LA metro
72
Days to pending
8.3%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Donaldsonville, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Donaldsonville, LA

Is Donaldsonville in LA worth investing in?

Our data puts Donaldsonville, LA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $177K and rents around $990/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are rents high in Donaldsonville, LA?

Rents in Donaldsonville, LA run near $990/mo. Compared with median home prices of $177K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is LA a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Donaldsonville, LA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Donaldsonville, LA?

Rental vacancy in Donaldsonville, LA is elevated. Investors should budget normal turnover but not chronic empty units.

Is Donaldsonville, LA better for rentals, flips, or BRRRR?

For Donaldsonville, LA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

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