Denham Springs, Louisiana · ZIP 70726

Denham Springs — ZIP 70726

Denham Springs (70726) scores 55/100 — Fair for Denham Springs. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $254K.

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share24%

Property crime share76%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100

Avg math proficiency43%

Avg reading proficiency52%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index41/100

Typical home value$254K

Median rent$1,492/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$254K

Median Rent

$1,492/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,108

Violent Crime

510

Property Crime

1,598

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Livingston Parish, Louisiana (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Freshwater Elementary School	PK–05	370	62%	67%
Juban Parc Elementary School	PK–05	416	60%	68%
Lewis Vincent Elementary School	PK–05	487	57%	47%
Eastside Elementary School	PK–05	439	53%	59%
Denham Springs Elementary School	PK–05	678	52%	64%
Denham Springs High School	09–12	2,385	50%	45%
Gray's Creek Elementary School	PK–05	475	47%	48%
Seventh Ward Elementary School	PK–05	382	42%	52%
Juban Parc Junior High School	06–08	564	37%	53%
Denham Springs Junior High School	06–08	811	36%	52%
Northside Elementary School	PK–05	466	31%	45%
South Fork Elementary School	PK–05	685	28%	38%
Southside Elementary School	PK–05	534	27%	42%
Southside Junior High School	06–08	536	24%	47%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

61,965

Median Income

$79K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

35.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70726 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 70726 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 70726 is approximately $254K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 70726 in Denham Springs has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.