$323,160Average Value$155Average Price per Sq Ft4Homes For Sale
Bayou Gauche is a “sportsman’s paradise” southwest of New Orleans
With humble beginnings as a remote fishing village, Bayou Gauche retains much of its secluded character. However, this small, rural community on a canal-locked island east of Des Allemands is growing as more people seek its solitude and laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle. “It’s a little out of the way of everything. You take one road in and one road out,” says Tessa Dempster, a St. Charles Parish native and a Realtor with GL Realty Group. “If you need to go to Walmart or anything like that, you have a 20-minute drive. You can’t buy gas or anything in Bayou Gauche.” Dempster adds that many residents have owned their homes for generations, but new subdivisions and good schools are attracting newcomers. “A lot of people like to move there because of the school system being so highly regarded.” According to the CAP Index, Bayou Gauche has a low crime risk. It receives a CAP Index Crime Score of 1 out of 10, the lowest possible score.
Single-family homes close to Bayou des Allemands
Bayou Gauche is predominantly wetlands and farmland. Its narrow residential streets are concentrated on the southern end of a canal-wrapped island. Most properties are brick ranch-style homes and Acadian-style houses. “There are a lot of older homes built in the 1970s and 1980s. And now there are several new subdivisions,” Dempster says. The private Kerry’s Pointe offers custom designs along Bayou des Allemands, and Beau Place Estates features recently built neo-traditional homes. Lots often exceed a third of an acre, with mature trees shading spacious front yards neatly manicured with garden beds and backyards hosting pools and patios. Living space is also ample, averaging more than 2,200 square feet. Home prices typically fall between $120,000 and $500,000. Land is also available with prices as low as $65,000 for less than one acre and up to $5 million for more than 400 acres.
A highly rated school district with a history of Cajun dance
St. Charles Parish Public Schools serves Bayou Gauche and earns an A overall rating from Niche, which ranks it the best school system in the New Orleans area for 2025. The district offers school choice as required by Louisiana state law. The schools assigned to Bayou Gauche start with the A-rated Allemands Elementary, which offers kindergarten through second grade. The school has a longstanding tradition of teaching Cajun dance as a part of physical education. “The kids dress in old-time clothes and hold hands. They perform at local festivals,” Dempster says. Students can move on to the A-minus-rated R.J. Vial Elementary for third through fifth grades. J.B. Martin Middle earns an A, and Hahnville High gets a B-plus.
Outdoor recreation in Bayou Gauche
With the bayou, Lake Des Allemands and Lake Salvador close by, spending time on the water is a part of daily life here. “A lot of people are commercial fishermen for a living. They fish and crab,” says Dempster, who describes Bayou Gauche as a sportsman’s paradise. The expansive Salvador Wildlife Management Area, home to animals like waterfowl, nutria and deer, offers tens of thousands of acres for hunting. “They have leases and they go camp for the weekend,” she says. Residents without a dock can use the public boat launch at the end of Bayou Gouche Road to access the waterways. On the island, homes surround Bayou Gauche Park, the community’s sole public park along First Street. It features a playground and picnic shelter, as well as a walking path looping around a large multi-purpose field. Youth sports teams play and practice at American Legion Field in Des Allemands, which features multiple baseball fields, batting cages and a concessions stand.
Shopping and grabbing a bite to eat on Highway 90
A few shops and restaurants dot Highway 90 nearby in Des Allemands. Frank’s Supermarket has been locally owned and operated since the late 1970s. “It’s small, but it’s perfect for running in and grabbing what you need. Everybody loves their cakes,” Dempster says. Allen’s Ace Hardware is next door and Family Dollar sits across the highway. For decades, Spahr's Seafood Restaurant has been a destination for Cajun-style fried catfish, reeled in from the area’s many bayous. More eateries and retailers, including Walmart Supercenter, are available in nearby towns. “They do a lot of their shopping in Raceland and Houma,” Dempster adds. “Once you hit Highway 90, it’s straight and there’s pretty much no red lights.” St. Charles Parish Hospital offers medical care in Luling, about 10 miles away.
Sampling Cajun flavors at the Louisiana Catfish Festival
Bayou Gauche is part of the Des Allemands community, which hosts the highly anticipated Louisiana Catfish Festival at St. Gertrude the Great Catholic Church every September. The weekend-long event dates to 1975. “Des Allemands is the catfish capital of the world,” Dempster says. Visitors mingle with residents as they enjoy various catfish-centered dishes, from a simple fried catfish plate to catfish couvillon. Live music keeps the atmosphere upbeat. “Everybody just talks, hangs out and drinks beer. People come from all over the state,” she adds.
Bayou Gauche is a car-dependent community
Bayou Gauche Road, the main route on and off the island, connects to Highway 90 in Paradis, less than six miles north. “When you drive down Bayou Gauche Road, it’s open cattle fields on both sides with canals,” Dempster says. Downtown New Orleans is about 35 miles away, while Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is around a 22-mile drive via Interstate 310.
Hurricanes are a reality in low-lying St. Charles Parish
Bayou Gauche residents have to be prepared for potential evacuations and the impacts of flooding and high winds throughout the Atlantic Hurricane Season. “When a storm is coming, we go to the grocery store and stock up on beer, because Cajun men love beer,” Dempster says. “Whoever has the nicest house, you go hang out with them while the storm passes. We usually leave if it’s a Category 3 or more.” She adds that the southern portion of Bayou Gosh Road typically floods during hurricanes, and power outages can last weeks. “Homes often have whole-house generators. You try and run the necessities. You plug in your fridge and an AC unit. It’s always 95 degrees in August when they hit us.” Some homes close to Bayou des Allemands rest on stilts, and all homeowners are encouraged to have flood insurance.
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Parks in this Area
Jean Lafitte National Historic Park and Preserve
Rathborne Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Volleyball
American Legion Field
Playground
Concessions
Multi-Purpose Field
Barataria Preserve
Oak Forest Playground
Avondale Playground
Baseball/Softball
Soccer
Tennis
Bayou Gauche Park
Transit
Airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
59 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Bayou Gauche
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Bayou Gauche, Des Allemands sell after 67 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Bayou Gauche, Des Allemands over the last 12 months is $315,906, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Located off the Bayou Gauche Road - just across from the WPA Road. Utilities are NOT on property, but available to the area of nearby subdivision. This price includes lot 951 and the adjoining lot 928. There is approximately wetland of an acre. Seller will not do delineation Current Zoning is R1AM and R1B.
This 425 + Acre Tract is a Developer Opportunity or an Agriculture dream! Fronting @ Hwy 306 measuring 2974' x 4325' X 955' X 1855' X 2298' X 1653' X 554' X 5549'. For more Details SEE: www.StCharlesParishAcerage.com. Measurements are approximate - Buyer is to satisfy themselves with specific measurements and zoning.
Primed for development - Present Raw land abutting to developed areas where Utilities are available. Very small area with Wetlands. Purchaser is to satisfy themselves with SCP P & Z as to suitability of property. Includes Lots 886, 887 and 888.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
2,224
Median Age
43
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.5%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$100,571
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$107,678
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.2%
College Graduates
23.9%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.2%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
69.4%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
63''
Average Winter Low Temperature
47°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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