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Duson, LA

Duson, LA.

Population: 12,949 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Duson, LA is $220,016 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $226,500 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $863/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.8% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$220,016

Median home value

+4.2%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$220,016
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+1.5%
5-year appreciation
+8.9%
10-year appreciation
+18.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$221,901
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
$226,500
Median list price
$223,742
Median price per sqft
$137
1-year sale-price change
+0.2%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
49
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
63
1-year forecast
+0.4%
New listings (monthly)
11

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

Rents

Typical rent
$863/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$835/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$971/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,092/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,375/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,607/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
4
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.9 : 1
Schools include
Duson Elementary School, Judice Middle School, Charles M. Burke Elementary School, Ridge Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
69.0°F
Average high
78.0°F
Average low
59.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
238
Days with Moderate air quality
124
Highest AQI recorded (year)
79

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
23,175
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
21,449

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
74
Nearest airport
Glenn's Strip Ultralightport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lafayette Regional Airport (LFT) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
24
Hospitals include
OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL MEDICAL CENTER, OCHSNER UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS, OPELOUSAS GENERAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-55 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
13.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
40.5%
Median annual property tax
$894
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
60.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
125,928
Average weekly wage
$1,147
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,612

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

How it compares

DusonState medianUS median
Median home value$220,016$189,522$288,527
Median sale price$226,500$225,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days74 days51 days
Typical rent$863/mo$1,462/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$894$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 Duson, LA?
$220,016.
What is the median sale price in Duson, LA?
$226,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Duson, LA?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Duson, LA?
Typical rent: $863/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Duson, LA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coldWave, iceStorm, drought.
Is Duson, LA in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Duson, LA?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Duson, LA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Duson, LA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Duson, LA?
4 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Duson, LA walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Duson, LA?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Duson, LA?
Regional Price Parity: 88.2 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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