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Elm Grove, LA — ZIP 71051

Population: 2,321 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 71051 (Elm Grove, LA) is $222,516 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $277,500 after a median 35 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with icestorm, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$222,516

Median home value

+3.2%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$222,516
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+8.1%
5-year appreciation
+21.8%
10-year appreciation
+39.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$224,261
House Price Index (state)
372.3 (+1.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$277,500
Median list price
$244,500
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
+43.0%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
6
Sale-to-list ratio
94.1%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$832/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$926/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,045/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,380/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.2 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
Schools include
Elm Grove Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.8%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant (13.8 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
66.0°F
Average high
77.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
288
Days with Moderate air quality
76
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Cane River Creole National Historical Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Pilkinton Airstrip (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barksdale Air Force Base (BAD) (13 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
17
Hospitals include
CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM, OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT, WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-269 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,000
Housing built before 1970
8.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
49.0%
Median annual property tax
$946
Households with broadband internet
34.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,096
Average weekly wage
$1,003
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
664

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 71051State medianUS median
Median home value$222,516$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$277,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days74 days51 days
Median annual property tax$946$576$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 71051?
$222,516.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 71051?
$277,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 71051?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 71051?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,045/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 71051?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, hail.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 71051?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 71051?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 71051?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 71051?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 71051?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 71051?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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