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South Vacherie, Louisiana real estate market data.
Real estate market data for South Vacherie, LA (St. James Parish) — Census median home value $196,700, county listing prices up about 3.9% over the past year.
South Vacherie, LA is in St. James Parish, Louisiana — covering the whole local market here: 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 South Vacherie's median home value at $196,700.
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South Vacherie market snapshot
Population
3,048
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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South Vacherie FAQ
What are home values like in South Vacherie, LA?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts South Vacherie's median home value at $196,700.
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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