
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Hammond metro area
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Hammond metro area
Purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is. More than a place to live, homeownership is an asset with the potential to tremendously rise in value. But with home prices reaching record heights, affordability plays a huge role for buyers.
The typical home value in the United States was $356,776 in January, 2.6% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of February 20, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.85%.Although home prices have inflated all across the U.S., there are some cities that command a higher price tag than others. Location, size, age, and condition are all contributing factors to home value.
Stacker compiled a list of cities with the most expensive homes in the Hammond metro area using data from Zillow. Charts show the monthly typical home value since January 2018. All 8 cities and towns with data available were included in the list.

#8. Kentwood, LA
- Typical home value: $147,881
- 1-year price change: -3.5%
- 5-year price change: -1.1%

#7. Amite, LA
- Typical home value: $158,075
- 1-year price change: -4.1%
- 5-year price change: +0.4%

#6. Independence, LA
- Typical home value: $169,742
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +8.7%

#5. Tickfaw, LA
- Typical home value: $177,414
- 1-year price change: -1.2%
- 5-year price change: +10.6%

#4. Hammond, LA
- Typical home value: $206,179
- 1-year price change: +1.1%
- 5-year price change: +13.9%

#3. Robert, LA
- Typical home value: $221,139
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +31.2%

#2. Loranger, LA
- Typical home value: $235,429
- 1-year price change: +1.6%
- 5-year price change: +12.2%

#1. Ponchatoula, LA
- Typical home value: $236,339
- 1-year price change: +0.8%
- 5-year price change: +20.9%