Patterson, LA · Houses & Market Data

Patterson, Louisiana houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Patterson, LA (St. Mary Parish) — Census median home value $137,200, county listing prices up about 15.5% over the past year. Market data for Patterson houses and the broader area.

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Patterson, LA is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana — this guide covers houses in Patterson and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 5,801, with a median household income of $48,002. Census data puts Patterson houses at a median value of $137,200 (all owner-occupied homes); St. Mary Parish's current median listing price runs $204,725, up about 15.5% over the past year.

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Market overview

Patterson housing market

Patterson is in St. Mary Parish, Louisiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Patterson and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$137,200

Population (Census ACS)

5,801

Median household income

$48,002

Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County-level FHFA price trend was not available in the manifest row.

At a glance

Patterson market snapshot

Population

5,801

County

St. Mary Parish

Median Household Income

$48,002

Median Home Value (city)

$137,200

Median Listing Price (St. Mary Parish)

$204,725

Median Gross Rent

$745/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+15.5%

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Why Patterson

What makes Patterson different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Patterson's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $137,200. Separately, St. Mary Parish's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $204,725. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.

County Price Trend

St. Mary Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -4.09% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Patterson has an estimated population of 5,801 and a median household income of $48,002, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Patterson's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.9x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.

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Places around Patterson

County guide: St. Mary Parish — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Patterson.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby St. Mary Parish and other Louisiana communities. Some locations may not yet have dedicated pages, but many licensed professionals in this region assist surrounding communities.

Nearby communities include Bayou Vista, Berwick, Centerville, Siracusaville, Amelia, Franklin, Baldwin, Charenton, Glencoe, Sorrel.

More Louisiana cities with market guides: Metairie, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Kenner, Bossier City, Monroe, Alexandria, Prairieville.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Morgan City (~7.2 mi), Bayou L'Ourse (~15.1 mi), Pierre Part (~19.4 mi), Supreme (~22.4 mi), Labadieville (~23.3 mi), Napoleonville (~24.1 mi), Bayou Corne (~24.3 mi), Paincourtville (~25.6 mi), Jeanerette (~26.9 mi), Belle Rose (~28.8 mi), Lydia (~32.6 mi), White Castle (~33.9 mi), Dorseyville (~34.8 mi), Loreauville (~36.2 mi), Bayou Goula (~37.2 mi), New Iberia (~37.5 mi).

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Census & home facts

Patterson data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

5,801

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$137,200

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$48,002

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$745

County FHFA annual change (2025)

-4.09%

County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)

$204,725

Census place type

city

County

St. Mary Parish

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

2.52 sq mi

Census GEOID

2259340

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

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Common questions

Patterson FAQ

What are houses worth in Patterson, LA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Patterson at $137,200. St. Mary Parish's current median listing price runs $204,725, up about 15.5% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Patterson, LA?

For owner-occupied houses in Patterson, Census ACS data shows a median value of $137,200. Active listing prices in St. Mary Parish may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Patterson, LA?

Patterson houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. Mary Parish communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.

What is the population of Patterson, LA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Patterson's population at approximately 5,801.

What's the median rent in Patterson, LA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Patterson at approximately $745 per month.

What is the median household income in Patterson, LA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Patterson at approximately $48,002.

Is the Patterson housing market growing?

St. Mary Parish's FHFA house price index shows a -4.09% annual change in 2025.

Is Patterson, LA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Patterson's median home value at about 2.9 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.

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