Waggaman, LA · Houses & Market Data

Waggaman, Louisiana houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Waggaman, LA (Jefferson Parish) — Census median home value $158,500, county listing prices down about 9.4% over the past year. Market data for Waggaman houses and the broader area.

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Waggaman, LA is in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana — this guide covers houses in Waggaman and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 10,617, with a median household income of $59,566. Census data puts Waggaman houses at a median value of $158,500 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson Parish's current median listing price runs $290,000, down about 9.4% over the past year.

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Market overview

Waggaman housing market

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

Median home value (Census ACS)

$158,500

Population (Census ACS)

10,617

Median household income

$59,566

County price trend (2025)

2.27% 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

Waggaman market snapshot

Population

10,617

County

Jefferson Parish

Median Household Income

$59,566

Median Home Value (city)

$158,500

Median Listing Price (Jefferson Parish)

$290,000

Median Gross Rent

$1,417/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

-9.4%

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Why Waggaman

What makes Waggaman different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waggaman's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $158,500. Separately, Jefferson Parish's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $290,000. 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

Jefferson Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 2.27% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Waggaman has an estimated population of 10,617 and a median household income of $59,566, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Waggaman's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% 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 Waggaman

County guide: Jefferson Parish — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Waggaman.

USAHouses.com also helps visitors looking in nearby Jefferson 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 River Ridge, Harahan, Elmwood, Avondale, Bridge City, Jefferson, Kenner, Metairie, Westwego, Marrero, Harvey, Estelle, Gretna, Woodmere, Terrytown, Timberlane.

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

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Ama (~3.9 mi), St. Rose (~4.9 mi), Destrehan (~7.7 mi), Luling (~7.8 mi), New Sarpy (~9.6 mi), Boutte (~10.1 mi), Norco (~11.2 mi), Hahnville (~11.7 mi), Paradis (~13.4 mi), Taft (~13.6 mi), Arabi (~14.1 mi), Bayou Gauche (~14.6 mi), Montz (~15.0 mi), Killona (~15.7 mi), Chalmette (~15.9 mi), Des Allemands (~16.6 mi).

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Census & home facts

Waggaman data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

10,617

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$158,500

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$59,566

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$1,417

County FHFA annual change (2025)

2.27%

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

$290,000

Census place type

CDP

County

Jefferson Parish

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

5.73 sq mi

Census GEOID

2279100

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

Waggaman FAQ

What are houses worth in Waggaman, LA?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Waggaman at $158,500. Jefferson Parish's current median listing price runs $290,000, down about 9.4% over the past year.

How much do houses cost in Waggaman, LA?

For owner-occupied houses in Waggaman, Census ACS data shows a median value of $158,500. Active listing prices in Jefferson Parish may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Waggaman, LA?

Waggaman houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson 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 Waggaman, LA?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Waggaman's population at approximately 10,617.

What's the median rent in Waggaman, LA?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Waggaman at approximately $1,417 per month.

What is the median household income in Waggaman, LA?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Waggaman at approximately $59,566.

Is the Waggaman housing market growing?

Jefferson Parish's FHFA house price index shows a 2.27% annual change in 2025.

Is Waggaman, LA affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Waggaman's median home value at about 2.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% 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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