Real Estate Investing in Saint Martin Parish, Louisiana

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 45,729

Should you buy in Saint Martin Parish County, LA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (51/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.3% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (1.1% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

1.1% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $167,569
Avg Monthly Rent $971
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Saint Martin Parish County Real Estate

Saint Martin Parish County spans 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities in Louisiana, with a population of 45,729. The county's subdued investment metrics reflect deeper structural challenges β€” worth studying before making commitments.

Saint Martin Parish is the kind of county where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. unambiguously out-of-state capital should be especially careful with carry-in assumptions.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Saint Martin Parish β€” soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts β€” are among the reasons the β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜†β˜† rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$167,569
Avg Monthly Rent
$971
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lafayette, LA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
2/2
77 days

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Cities in Saint Martin Parish County

ZIP Codes in Saint Martin Parish County, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Saint Martin Parish County

Is in LA worth investing in?

Our data puts, LA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $168K and rents around $971/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What type of investing works in, LA?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy, LA best. The market produces reliable results for that approach at the $168K price point.

Is, LA a friendly market for rental owners?

, LA falls under LA landlord-tenant law, which is tenant-protective. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How does, LA stack up against LA overall?

Compared with LA overall, is broadly in line with on price and yield. $168K homes against $971/mo rents drive the comparison.

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