Real Estate Investing in Gonzales, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 47,971 • Ascension Parish

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (75/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

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

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.1% 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 $296,399
Avg Monthly Rent $1,574
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Gonzales Real Estate

Gonzales (Louisiana) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

plainly Gonzales's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects lackluster investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rent trends and price trends in Gonzales are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Louisiana.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Gonzales — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$296,399
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,574
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 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

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Gonzales

1 College 2,406 Students 878 Off-Campus Renters
C
River Parishes Community College
2-Year Public · 2,406 students
📍 ~878 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 878 students living off-campus, Gonzales has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Gonzales, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gonzales, LA

Do rentals sit vacant long in Gonzales, LA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Gonzales, LA. Rents at $1,574/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

How expensive is real estate in Gonzales, LA?

The median home value in Gonzales, LA is roughly $296K. That puts it reasonable relative to the LA statewide average.

Which real estate strategy fits Gonzales, LA?

The best-fit strategy in Gonzales, LA is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

How strong is the working-renter base in Gonzales, LA?

The renter base in Gonzales, LA is reasonable for the $1,574/mo price point. Screening well and pricing to market typically yields consistent tenants.

What is the average monthly rent in Gonzales, LA?

Expect rents around $1,574/mo per month in Gonzales, LA. With home values at $296K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

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