Real Estate Investing in Bourg, Louisiana (70343)

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Terrebonne Parish • Population: 5,271 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 70343 (Bourg, LA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (64/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

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.

• Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $228,893
Avg Monthly Rent $936
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $75,521
% Renters 11.8%

Market Analysis: 70343 Bourg

This part of Terrebonne Parish is not an easy win. The 70343 ZIP reports softness in key indicators, and the playbook that works in cleaner markets often stalls here.

The investment case in 70343 is sturdy only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $229K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Regionally, 70343 sits on the difficult end of the LA spectrum. The a credible choice for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

Employment concentration in 70343 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

New investors are better served looking at Bourg's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 70343. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Bourg:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 64/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
14/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 3× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.4%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $936/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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WARM MARKET
Houma-Thibodaux, LA Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
5.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Houma-Thibodaux, LA metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$241K$221K$200K$179K$158K$137KJan 2009Oct 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 70343 Compare?

Metric 70343 Bourg Houma-Thibodaux, LA Louisiana
Home Value $228,893 $228,893 N/A $207,909
5-Year CAGR 2.7% 2.7% N/A 0.7%
Avg Rent $936 $936 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.2% 3.2% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.2%
Low
5yr Growth
+2.7%
Slow

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $228,893
Monthly Rent $936
Price-to-Rent 20.4:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 4.9%
Cap Rate 3.2%
5-Year IRR 5.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +3.7% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +2.5% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.2%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.2%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
7.6%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+2.7%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 70343

Population: 5,271

💰 Median Household Income
$75,521
This area
$75,521
State
$55,539
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
11.8%
This area
11.8%
State
27.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
4.2%
This area
4.2%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
12.7%
This area
12.7%
State
-4.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
46.6 years
This area
46.6 years
State
-6.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.6%
This area
7.6%
State
20.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 91.9%
Other/Mixed 8.0%
Hispanic/Latino 0.8%
👶 Under 18
24.2%
This area
24.2%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
17.5%
This area
17.5%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
8.1%
This area
8.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 70343

B+ Avg School Grade
4 Schools
11.9:1 Avg Class Size
$16,995 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Bourg Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
372 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$16,995 Per Student
B+ Above Average

Lacache Middle School

📚 05 – 08 School
👥
268 Students
👨‍🏫
12.8:1 Class Size
💰
$16,995 Per Student
B+ Above Average

South Terrebonne High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
951 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$16,995 Per Student
C+ Average

Ecole Pointe-au-Chien

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
9 Students
👨‍🏫
3.0:1 Class Size
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🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

4 Nearby
C
LaSalle Tech
159 students · 8.4 mi
C
Williams Technical College
99 students · 11.3 mi
C+
Omega Institute of Cosmetology
49 students · 11.8 mi
C
Unitech Training Academy-Houma
73 students · 12.7 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the typical home price in Bourg, LA?

Homes in Bourg, LA typically sell near $229K. Prices have moved at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, which stable long-term demand.

Which real estate strategy fits Bourg, LA?

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

Is Bourg, LA a smart market for rental property?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Bourg, LA reflects its $229K prices and $936/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within LA.

How landlord-friendly is Bourg, LA?

Landlord-friendliness in Bourg, LA is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

Do rentals sit vacant long in Bourg, LA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Bourg, LA. Rents at $936/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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