Belle Chasse, LA

Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Charles Parish County

3.4 /5.0

B Good

11,046 Population 1,352/sq mi density

$96,381 Median Income $41,819 per capita

$361,800 Home Value $343,127 Zillow

$1,545 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent

68°F Avg Temperature 317 sunny days/yr

236 Violent Crime/100K 2,801 property/100K

Overall

3.4 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.9 / 5.0

$96,381 median income, 2.1% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.6 / 5.0

$361,800 home value, $1,545/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

236 violent crimes/100K

Education

3.3 / 5.0

29.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value

$361,800

28% above

US avg: $281,900

Median Rent

$1,545/mo

33% above

US avg: $1,163/mo

Homeownership Rate

77.3%

18% above US avg (65.4%)

Total Housing Units

4,148

Median year built: 1985

Home Value by Source

Census Median

$361,800

Zillow (ZHVI)

$343,127

Median Sale Price

$413,500

Median List Price

$498,000

Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

77.3%

Owner-Occupied

22.7%

Renter-Occupied

77%

23%

US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio

$763/mo

1 Bedroom

$832/mo

2 Bedroom

$1,007/mo

3 Bedroom

$1,298/mo

4 Bedroom

$1,508/mo

Census median rent: $1,545/mo · Zillow rent: $1,589/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Days on Market

191 days

Sale-to-List Ratio

1.0%

Buyers market

Homes Sold

Price Drops

20.8%

of listings with price reduction

Price Per Sq Ft

$160

Active Inventory

homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden

29.0%

of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing

6% below US avg (31.0%)

Median Year Built

1985

Average age of housing stock: 41 years

Homeownership Rate

77.3%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value	$361,800
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)	$343,127
Median Sale Price	$413,500
Median List Price	$498,000
Price Per Sq Ft	$160

Rent

Census Median Rent	$1,545
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,589
FMR Studio	$763
FMR 1-Bedroom	$832
FMR 2-Bedroom	$1,007
FMR 3-Bedroom	$1,298
FMR 4-Bedroom	$1,508

Market

Days on Market	191
Sale-to-List Ratio	1.0%
Price Drops	20.8%
Homes Sold	6
Active Inventory	53
Price Per Sq Ft	$160

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied	77.3%
Renter-Occupied	22.7%
Homeownership Rate	77.3%
Total Housing Units	4,148
Median Year Built	1985
Rent Burden	29.0%