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Hunter-Lula has secluded homes and plenty of outdoor activities
Hunter-Lula residents often want to be left unbothered. The rural area southwest of Mansfield is a stretch of farmland and woods, with a few houses in between. People living in this region must travel to a nearby city like Mansfield for groceries and other amenities. Many also commute there for work. Though remote, the area has access to outdoor opportunities like waterfront campsites and ATV trails, and homes usually sit on large parcels of land.
RV sites at the Oak Ridge Park are shaded by tall pines and close to the lake offering Hunter-Lula residents an ideal weekend getaway.
Many Hunter-Lula homes are surrounded by trees offering complete privacy.
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Ranch-style houses and cabins on large parcels of land
Area homes do not go on the market often. The ones that do can be older ranch-style residences that range from $175,000 to $250,000. Cabins with more modern interiors can go from $375,000 to $532,000. Properties are often far from one another. While the area’s main highways are well paved, community streets are often dirt or gravel and surrounded by thick woods. It is a car-dependent area with few streetlights. The region has a CAP Index crime score of 1 out of 10, well below the national average of 4.
Hunter-Lula has many manufactured homes nestled among pine trees and fields.
Hunter-Lula’s cabin-style homes blend into the woods and quiet backroads.
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Hunting, fishing and ATV riding, plus a nearby library
The region has staggered hunting times. Deer season is open Dec. 5-Jan. 12 if using a firearm, while ducks are open from November through January on specific days. “My son and I do a lot of hunting through the National Wild Turkey Federation’s local chapter, and my grandsons are in a fishing club,” says Bill Smith, who has worked at the DeSoto Parish Library’s Mansfield branch for more than 15 years. The library has free WiFi service and provides programming for children and teenagers. Oak Ridge Park is a nearly 120-acre space where people can go camping, fishing or boating on Toledo Bend Reservoir. Jolly Roger Marina has cabins and RV sites for rent, plus a pier and a bait and tackle shop for anglers. Nearby, the Cow Bayou Wilderness Area is home to the region’s only official ATV trails, which stretch for about 7 miles. There are several churches in the area, including Old Union Church.
Oak Ridge Park sits nearby to Hunter-Lula offering a retreat into pine woods and calm waters.
Hunter-Lula’s heart beats slow, and Old Union Church is part of its rhythm.
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All area students attend Stanley High School
Students are served by DeSoto Parish Schools. They can attend Stanley High School, which teaches students from kindergarten through 12th grade. In 2025, it received a new student activities center with a state-of-the-art gymnasium. It also renovated its classrooms, among other changes. The school holds a B-minus Niche grade.
Mansfield Elementary and Middle School prepares learners for service.
Stanley High School is known for strong school spirit and Friday night football games.
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Close to major highways, but with a chance of tornadoes
A stretch of U.S. Route 84 is the region’s northern border, while U.S. Route 171 is the eastern edge. Mansfield, the nearest city, is close to 15 miles from the area’s center. The community is around 50 miles from Shreveport Regional Airport. The area is susceptible to tornadoes; one caused substantial damage to Beulah Baptist Church in 2024. Hurricanes can also affect the region.
Travel to Mansfield for eateries and a Walmart Supercenter
Hunter-Lula does not have any restaurants or stores of its own. In Mansfield, Billy B’s Cajun Grill has New Orleans-inspired entrees. “That’s the finer dining in town, if there is any fine dining,” Smith says. Southern Classic Chicken is a Louisiana-based fried chicken chain. Great Wall Buffet has an all-you-can-eat option as well as a traditional menu. Brookshire’s sells groceries, while Walmart Supercenter fills most retail needs. More extensive shopping can be done in Shreveport, about 50 miles north.
Hunter-Lula families rely on Brookshire's for weekly groceries and friendly service.
Hunter-Lula locals love Southern Classic Chicken for its crispy, golden fried chicken.
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Parks in this Area
Mansfield State Historic Site
Picnic Area
Trails
Hiking
Oak Ridge Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Hunter-Lula
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Hunter-Lula Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Hunter-Lula, Mansfield sell after 128 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Hunter-Lula, Mansfield over the last 12 months is $374,900, up 51% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,004
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
24.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
24.6%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$65,312
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,728
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
86.4%
College Graduates
13.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
7.8%
% Population in Labor Force
50.1%
Below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
35°F
Average Summer High Temperature
95°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
23/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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