La Place, Louisiana · ZIP 70068

La Place — ZIP 70068

La Place (70068) scores 54/100 — Fair for Louisiana. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $213K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share15%

Property crime share85%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index42/100

Avg math proficiency19%

Avg reading proficiency33%

Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index47/100

Typical home value$213K

Median rent$1,720/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

$213K

Median Rent

$1,720/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 11 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

355

Violent Crime

Property Crime

302

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Saint John the Baptist 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
John L. Ory Communications Magnet Elementary	KG–08	428	42%	45%
Emily C. Watkins Elementary	PK–08	551	20%	39%
Lake Pontchartrain Elementary School	PK–08	754	17%	35%
LaPlace Elementary School	PK–08	710	11%	29%
East St. John Preparatory Academy	05–08	318	7%	19%

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

33,041

Median Income

$68K

Homeownership

77%

Median Age

38 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 70068 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 70068 has a school score of 42/100. 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 70068 is approximately $213K. 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 70068 in La Place has an overall NeighborScore of 54/100. 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.