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Saint Mary

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.LouisianaBalanced market
Market temperatureA 0 to 100 score comparing this area with every similar area nationwide each month. 0 is the strongest buyer's market, 100 the strongest seller's market.Balanced market · 59
Buyer's marketBalancedSeller's market
$154K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
+58.9%
1-yr changeHow much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.
331
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$93K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Market temperature (0–100)How the 0 to 100 market score moved over time. It blends price growth, sales pace, how often homes change hands, and seller profits.Temperature
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Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
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Growth (year over year)How much prices and sales counts changed since the same time last year, using a 3-month average to smooth out noise. Above the dashed line means growth.PriceSales
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Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
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Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
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Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
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Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
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Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
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Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
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Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
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Median annualized return at resaleThe middle yearly gain sellers earned, spread across the years they owned the home. Only counts homes held at least a year.Annualized gain
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Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.20,062
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$93K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,676 ft²
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.82%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.53%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.9%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.78%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.0 yrs

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all countys nationally.

How Saint Mary compares

By median home value, Saint Mary is the 54th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana, and its typical home is worth more than 20% of all homes in Louisiana.

Home values in Saint Mary

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$21K$402K
counties in Louisiana ranked by median home value
#LouisianaMedian valueHomes
1Plaquemines Parish$315K8,950
2West Feliciana Parish$306K4,210
3Saint Tammany$279K102,397
4Ascension Parish$274K46,868
5Saint Charles$273K18,003
6Cameron Parish$252K2,931
7Orleans Parish$239K120,145
8Richland Parish$235K8,121
9Lafayette Parish$227K89,196
10West Baton Rouge Parish$227K9,258
11Livingston Parish$226K52,087
12Bossier Parish$225K46,552
13Lincoln Parish$214K15,493
14East Baton Rouge Parish$212K154,089
15Jefferson Parish$197K142,485
16Tangipahoa Parish$193K47,003
17Beauregard Parish$190K13,909
18St John The Baptist$187K16,010
19Franklin Parish$184K8,561
20Sabine Parish$178K13,581
21Calcasieu Parish$174K69,804
22Lafourche Parish$172K35,771
23Ouachita Parish$171K56,449
24Iberia Parish$170K27,320
54Saint Mary$93K20,062

64 counties in Louisiana are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Saint Mary, most valuable first

About the Saint Mary market

What is the median home price in Saint Mary, LA?

The median sale price in Saint Mary, LA is $153,767 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county. That is up 58.9% from a year earlier.

How many homes sell in Saint Mary, LA each year?

331 homes sold in Saint Mary, LA over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

Is Saint Mary, LA a buyer's or seller's market?

Saint Mary, LA is currently a balanced market, scoring 59 out of 100 on TopHap's market temperature index (data through July 2026). The score weighs sales velocity and price direction; above 60 favours sellers, below 40 favours buyers.

How many homes are there in Saint Mary, LA?

Saint Mary, LA contains 20,062 residential properties, with a median of 1,676 square feet. The median TopHap Estimate is $93K.

How does Saint Mary, LA compare to the rest of Louisiana?

By median home value, Saint Mary, LA is the 54th most expensive of 64 counties in Louisiana. Its typical home is worth more than 20% of all homes in Louisiana. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Saint Mary, LA?

78% of homes in Saint Mary, LA are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Saint Mary, LA hold?

53% of mortgaged homes in Saint Mary, LA are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.9% owe more than the home is worth.

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