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South Vacherie, Louisiana houses and real estate market data.
Houses in South Vacherie, LA (St. James Parish) — Census median home value $196,700, county listing prices up about 3.9% over the past year. Market data for South Vacherie houses and the broader area.
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South Vacherie, LA is in St. James Parish, Louisiana — this guide covers houses in South Vacherie and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 3,048, with a median household income of $85,054. Census data puts the median value of houses in South Vacherie at $196,700.
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Market overview
South Vacherie housing market
South Vacherie is in St. James Parish, Louisiana. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in South Vacherie and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$196,700
Population (Census ACS)
3,048
Median household income
$85,054
County price trend (2025)
3.87% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
South Vacherie market snapshot
Population
3,048
County
St. James Parish
Median Household Income
$85,054
Median Home Value (city)
$196,700
Median Gross Rent
$1,092/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+3.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Vacherie's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $196,700.
County Price Trend
St. James Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 3.87% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
South Vacherie has an estimated population of 3,048 and a median household income of $85,054, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
South Vacherie's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 15% 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 South Vacherie
County guide: St. James Parish — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes South Vacherie.
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Nearby communities include North Vacherie, Paulina, Moonshine, Hester, Grand Point, Gramercy, Lutcher, Convent, St. James, Romeville, Welcome, Union.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Pleasure Bend (~3.1 mi), Wallace (~6.1 mi), Garyville (~9.2 mi), Edgard (~10.6 mi), Reserve (~12.1 mi), Killona (~12.8 mi), Taft (~14.4 mi), Montz (~14.8 mi), Laplace (~15.6 mi), Paradis (~15.7 mi), Hahnville (~15.9 mi), Norco (~17.4 mi), Labadieville (~17.8 mi), Lemannville (~18.2 mi), Boutte (~18.3 mi), Bayou Gauche (~18.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
South Vacherie data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
3,048
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$196,700
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$85,054
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,092
County FHFA annual change (2025)
3.87%
Census place type
CDP
County
St. James Parish
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
5.08 sq mi
Census GEOID
2272092
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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South Vacherie FAQ
What are houses worth in South Vacherie, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in South Vacherie at $196,700.
How much do houses cost in South Vacherie, LA?
For owner-occupied houses in South Vacherie, Census ACS data shows a median value of $196,700. Active listing prices in St. James Parish may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in South Vacherie, LA?
South Vacherie houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding St. James 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 South Vacherie, LA?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts South Vacherie's population at approximately 3,048.
What's the median rent in South Vacherie, LA?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in South Vacherie at approximately $1,092 per month.
What is the median household income in South Vacherie, LA?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in South Vacherie at approximately $85,054.
Is the South Vacherie housing market growing?
St. James Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 3.87% annual change in 2025.
Is South Vacherie, LA affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts South Vacherie's median home value at about 2.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 15% 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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