St. Mary's Estates, Lafayette, LA
St. Mary's Estates — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for St. Mary's Estates, Lafayette, Louisiana. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) licensing database.
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St. Mary's Estates Neighborhood Overview
St. Mary's Estates, Lafayette, California
St. Mary's Estates is a prime residential neighborhood in Lafayette, California, characterized by high homeownership and significant property values. The median home value stands at $1,838,500, reflecting the area's desirability and premium market position. With a homeownership rate of 75.1%, the community is predominantly owner-occupied, supported by a median household income of $221,148. The housing stock, with an average home size of 1,725 square feet, caters to established households seeking spacious living in a sought-after location.
The local real estate market is firmly conventional, as evidenced by recent lending activity showing 965 conventional loan originations out of 982 total, with minimal FHA or VA loan usage. This aligns with the neighborhood's classification as a Prime market tier. For the rental segment, representing 24.9% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $2,938 per month, offering a high-end alternative to the ownership market. The combination of substantial incomes, high property values, and a stable, conventional lending environment defines the area's robust economic profile.
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St. Mary's Estates Market Data
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $1.8M | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Gross Rent | $3K/mo | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Median Household Income | $221K | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Homeownership Rate | 75.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Renter-Occupied | 24.9% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 8.1% | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Type | Buyer's | U.S. Census ACS 2022 |
| Market Tier | Prime | Top10Lists.us Classification |
| Primary ZIP Code | 94549 | |
| Mortgage Originations (2023 HMDA) | ||
| Total Mortgage Originations | 982 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Originations | 4 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| VA Loan Share | 0.4% | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Average VA Loan Amount | $1.0M | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| Conventional Loan Originations | 965 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
| FHA Loan Originations | 13 | FFIEC HMDA 2023 |
Top Real Estate Agents in St. Mary's Estates, Lafayette
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for St. Mary's Estates
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Louisiana Real Estate Commission (LREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Mortgage Data: FFIEC Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Data, 2023
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-04-19