Real Estate Investing in Jeanerette, Louisiana (70544)

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Iberia Parish • Population: 10,407 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 70544 (Jeanerette, LA)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (57/100)

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 (57/100)

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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -3.9% 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

5.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $91,123
Avg Monthly Rent $819
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $55,042
% Renters 19.8%

Market Analysis: 70544 Jeanerette

Not every below-median market is a bargain. Jeanerette's 70544 ZIP clocks in at signals that favor experienced operators who can absorb the risk $91K pricing implies.

If the plan assumes clean turnover, on-time rent, and low maintenance on a $91K asset, 70544 is the wrong submarket. If the plan prices in friction, the yield can still work.

Nearby ZIPs in Jeanerette have seen price recovery that 70544 has not matched. Iberia Parish data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Employment concentration in 70544 leans toward sectors with higher volatility. The demographic consequence is income fluctuation that investors need to factor into their pro forma.

Strategy in 70544 is an operator game, not a passive one. Stepping back, entry prices of $91K are inviting, the management lift is real and non-optional.

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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 Jeanerette:

C+ Average
Buy Confidence Score: 61/100
Affordability
25/25
Appreciation
0/25
Stability
11/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost 1.7× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+4.7%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $819/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Lafayette, LA Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
77 days
Average time to sell
Slow
8.6%
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 Lafayette, LA metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$123K$114K$104K$95K$85K$76KApr 2009Dec 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 70544 Compare?

Metric 70544 Jeanerette Lafayette, LA Louisiana
Home Value $91,123 $91,123 N/A $207,909
5-Year CAGR N/A N/A N/A 0.7%
Avg Rent $819 $819 N/A -
Cap Rate 7.0% 7.0% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
7.0%
Good
5yr Growth
-3.9%
Declining

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $91,123
Monthly Rent $819
Price-to-Rent 9.3:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 10.8%
Cap Rate 7.0%
5-Year IRR 3.1%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +4.7% ▲
3-Year CAGR -1.1% ▼
5-Year CAGR -3.9% ▼
10-Year CAGR -0.4% ▼

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Neutral Leverage Cap Rate: 7.0%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage is roughly neutral here.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) is close to the estimated cap rate (7.0%). Financing this market at current rates produces a cash-on-cash return near the cap rate. Appreciation and tax benefits may still support the investment.

⚠️ Risk Signals

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

Vacancy
15.9%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
-3.9%
Declining
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 70544

Population: 10,407

💰 Median Household Income
$55,042
This area
$55,042
State
$55,539
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
19.8%
This area
19.8%
State
27.4%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
-18.7%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
12.7%
This area
12.7%
State
-4.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
40.1 years
This area
40.1 years
State
-6.3 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
15.9%
This area
15.9%
State
20.4%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
Black/African American 44.5%
White 42.3%
Other/Mixed 11.2%
Hispanic/Latino 4.7%
Asian 2.0%
👶 Under 18
24.4%
This area
24.4%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
19.8%
This area
19.8%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
13.9%
This area
13.9%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 70544

B+ Avg School Grade
3 Schools
11.1:1 Avg Class Size
$12,615 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

Jeanerette Senior High School

📚 07 – 12 High School
👥
322 Students
👨‍🏫
8.8:1 Class Size
💰
$12,615 Per Student
B Good

Chitimacha Tribal School

📚 K – 08 School
👥
114 Students
👨‍🏫
9.5:1 Class Size
B Good

St. Charles Street Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 School
👥
344 Students
👨‍🏫
15.2:1 Class Size
💰
$12,615 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

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.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

1 Nearby
C
J's Barber College
23 students · 11.9 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I expect to pay for a home in Jeanerette, LA?

Expect median prices around $91K in Jeanerette, LA. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been reliable.

How should investors approach Jeanerette, LA?

Most investors in Jeanerette, LA run a careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management strategy. It aligns with the 3.0/5 investability profile and the market fundamentals.

What are vacancy rates like in Jeanerette, LA?

Jeanerette, LA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader LA rental market.

Is Jeanerette, LA a friendly market for rental owners?

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

How much rent can I charge in Jeanerette, LA?

Rents in Jeanerette, LA run near $819/mo. Compared with median home prices of $91K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

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