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 $360,782 in November, 0.2% higher than the year before.
High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive; as of December 18, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate sits at 6.21%.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: $162,158
- 1-year price change: -3.9%
- 5-year price change: -19.4%
#7. Amite, LA
- Typical home value: $163,745
- 1-year price change: -4.8%
- 5-year price change: -18.1%
#6. Independence, LA
- Typical home value: $179,528
- 1-year price change: -1.0%
- 5-year price change: -1.6%
#5. Tickfaw, LA
- Typical home value: $191,565
- 1-year price change: -0.5%
- 5-year price change: +1.4%
#4. Hammond, LA
- Typical home value: $220,150
- 1-year price change: +1.2%
- 5-year price change: +8.1%
#3. Robert, LA
- Typical home value: $223,773
- 1-year price change: +2.2%
- 5-year price change: +26.2%
#2. Ponchatoula, LA
- Typical home value: $242,448
- 1-year price change: +1.0%
- 5-year price change: +16.5%
#1. Loranger, LA
- Typical home value: $244,063
- 1-year price change: +1.4%
- 5-year price change: +9.1%