Why Live in Ouiski Bayou Estates
Ouiski Bayou Estates in Bayou Cane is a small neighborhood characterized by vast green lawns and a variety of homes built after 1980, featuring Acadian and traditional styles. The area is known for its cypress and oak trees lining Ouiski Bayou Drive. Bayou Country Sports Park, located across Highway 311, is a major recreational highlight, offering softball, baseball, and soccer fields, as well as a splash pad and stocked fishing ponds. The park also hosts events like The Good Earth 4th of July Festival. For shopping and dining, residents head to Martin Luther King Boulevard, about 3 miles away, which features major stores like Target and Home Depot, chain restaurants, and local favorites such as Big Al’s Seafood Restaurant. Grocery options include Aldi and Rouses Market. The Southland Mall, with over 70 stores, is also nearby. Ouiski Bayou Estates is part of the Terrebonne Parish School District, with Houma Junior High School and Terrebonne High School both receiving high ratings. The neighborhood is safer than the national average, and while it has a relatively high risk of hurricanes, it is away from designated flood zones, so flood insurance is not required. Residents primarily use cars for transportation, with State Route 311 providing access to U.S. Route 90 and a 65-mile drive to New Orleans. Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 53 miles away, and Terrebonne General Health System is the closest hospital, located 5 miles from the neighborhood.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ouiski Bayou Estates a good place to live?
Ouiski Bayou Estates is a good place to live. Ouiski Bayou Estates is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. It has a median age of 36. The average household income is $103,820 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46% of residents. A majority of residents in Ouiski Bayou Estates are renters, with 61.5% of residents renting and 38.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Ouiski Bayou Estates can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Ouiski Bayou Estates neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Ouiski Bayou Estates?
The median home price in Ouiski Bayou Estates is $279,490. If you put a 20% down payment of $55,900 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.74%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $1,450 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $62K a year to afford the median home price in Ouiski Bayou Estates. The average household income in Ouiski Bayou Estates is $104K.
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Home Trends in Ouiski Bayou Estates, LA
On average, homes in Ouiski Bayou Estates, Bayou Cane sell after 140 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Ouiski Bayou Estates, Bayou Cane over the last 12 months is $281,490.
Median Sale Price
$281,490
Median Single Family Sale Price
$281,490
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$191
Number of Homes for Sale
0
Last 12 months Home Sales
21
Median List Price
$279,490
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%