Gonzales, Louisiana · ZIP 70737

Gonzales — ZIP 70737

Gonzales (70737) scores 53/100 — Fair for Louisiana. 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 $295K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share14%

Property crime share86%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index62/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency47%

Schools nearby8

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$295K

Median rent$1,617/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

$295K

Median Rent

$1,617/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 16 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,368

Violent Crime

353

Property Crime

2,015

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Ascension 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
East Ascension High School	09–12	1,894	51%	52%
Central Primary School	PK–05	626	50%	60%
Duplessis Primary School	PK–05	539	43%	56%
Central Middle School	06–08	512	38%	53%
Pecan Grove Primary School	PK–05	508	33%	51%
Gonzales Primary School	PK–05	455	28%	37%
G. W. Carver Primary School	PK–05	487	26%	34%
Gonzales Middle School	06–08	664	15%	34%

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

47,971

Median Income

$83K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

37.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70737 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 70737 has a school score of 62/100. 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 70737 is approximately $295K. 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 70737 in Gonzales has an overall NeighborScore of 53/100. 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.