Hammond, LA Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for Hammond, Louisiana. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Data through August 2026.

Median Home Price

$226,925

+1.0% year-over-year

Est. Rental Yield

7.1%

gross annual

12-Month Forecast

+1.0%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

+1.0% year-over-year

Climate Risk

50/100

Moderate

Market Momentum

➡️
Neutral
3.6mo supply · Score 0/7

Net migration: Top 13% nationally

Income Migration

➡️ Neutral1.00x

In-migrants avg $45,151 AGI vs out-migrants $45,353

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Opportunity Zone Market

3 ZIP codes in Hammond are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more →

Hammond Market Summary

Hammond, LA is in a stabilization phase with 1.0% year-over-year appreciation, suggesting cooling demand and a shift toward balanced conditions. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 3.96x, below the national average of 4.8x. Modest net positive migration (+393 returns/year) provides steady demand support. Climate risk is moderate (50/100) with manageable exposure. Rental yield of 7.13% is strong, making this market attractive for buy-and-hold investors.

Affordability

Affordability Score86/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.0x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$57,256

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case+0.5%
Base Case+1.0%
Bull Case+1.5%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

Hammond, LA's primary climate exposure is hurricanes (70/100). The composite climate risk score of 50/100 (Moderate) indicates overall risk with manageable exposure that should be factored into investment analysis. Buyers should consider climate-related insurance costs and potential future regulatory changes.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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