Real Estate Investing in Cut Off, Louisiana (70345)

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Lafourche Parish • Population: 8,678 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 70345 (Cut Off, LA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (68/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 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
1 flag
  • Declining values: -5.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.

• 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

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $138,101
Avg Monthly Rent $936
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $60,212
% Renters 17.5%

Market Analysis: 70345 Cut Off

The 70345 ZIP covers a section of Cut Off that demands careful diligence. Prices near $138K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

The investment case in 70345 is solid only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $138K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Nearby ZIPs in Cut Off have seen price recovery that 70345 has not matched. Lafourche Parish data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Resident income in 70345 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Strategically, 70345 can be a high-return sleeve of a diversified portfolio — but it should not be the whole portfolio, and it should not be someone's first deal.

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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 Cut Off:

C Below Average
Buy Confidence Score: 55/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
0/25
Stability
9/20
Timing
6/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 2.3× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+2.4%)
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: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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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)

$193K$177K$162K$146K$131K$115KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

📊 How Does 70345 Compare?

Metric 70345 Cut Off Houma-Thibodaux, LA Louisiana
Home Value $138,101 $122,233 N/A $207,909
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 0.7%
Avg Rent $936 $936 N/A -
Cap Rate 5.3% 6.1% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
5.3%
Fair
5yr Growth
-5.5%
Declining

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $138,101
Monthly Rent $936
Price-to-Rent 12.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 8.1%
Cap Rate 5.3%
5-Year IRR N/A

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +2.4% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.3% ▲
5-Year CAGR -5.5% ▼
10-Year CAGR -1.6% ▼

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 5.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (5.3%). 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
7.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
-5.5%
Declining
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 70345

Population: 8,678

💰 Median Household Income
$60,212
This area
$60,212
State
$55,539
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
17.5%
This area
17.5%
State
27.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.8%
This area
1.8%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
14.8%
This area
14.8%
State
-4.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
41.2 years
This area
41.2 years
State
-6.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
7.4%
This area
7.4%
State
20.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 82.4%
Other/Mixed 15.9%
Hispanic/Latino 5.5%
Black/African American 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
👶 Under 18
24.0%
This area
24.0%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
18.8%
This area
18.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
15.1%
This area
15.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 70345

A Avg School Grade
2 Schools
15.7:1 Avg Class Size
$17,007 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A+ Excellent

Cut Off Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
436 Students
👨‍🏫
13.7:1 Class Size
💰
$17,007 Per Student
B+ Above Average

South Lafourche High School

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,056 Students
👨‍🏫
17.6:1 Class Size
💰
$17,007 Per Student
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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cut Off, LA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Our data puts Cut Off, LA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $138K and rents around $936/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

What do landlords charge for rent in Cut Off, LA?

Expect rents around $936/mo per month in Cut Off, LA. With home values at $138K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

What price range are homes in Cut Off, LA?

Median home price in Cut Off, LA is near $138K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been even-keeled and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Which investment style suits Cut Off, LA?

A careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy Cut Off, LA best. The market produces consistent results for that approach at the $138K price point.

Should investors worry about vacancy in Cut Off, LA?

Vacancy in Cut Off, LA is elevated, which keeps landlord downtime on reasonable timelines. Most properties lease within the standard window at $936/mo.

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