Saint Martin Parish
Crawfish and catfish on every menu
Restaurants throughout St. Martin Parish showcase Cajun culture with robust menus featuring regional classics. In Henderson, Crawfish Town USA is situated in an authentic 50s barn and features crawfish etouffee and fried catfish on the menu. In Breaux Bridge, Café Sydnie Mae is known for its steaks and seafood, and brings a Cajun twist to brunch with omelets with crawfish and crab. Bayou Teche Brewery aims to craft beers that complement Cajun and Creole cuisine. For something sweet, Thee Heavenly Donut sells fried king cakes year-round alongside their fresh homemade donuts.Local grocery stores are abundant throughout St. Martin Parish, like Joyce’s Supermarket in St. Martinville and Hebert’s of Henderson, but chains are also available across the municipalities. Residents can stop in the Super 1 Foods in Breaux Bridge or the Piggly Wiggly in Cecilia. “We have the things that we need from the larger communities here. We really don’t ever have to go into Lafayette if we don’t want to,” Carlson says.
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Celebrate at the Crawfish Capital of the World
The Acadian Memorial Heritage Festival and Wooden Boat Congrés reenacts the arrival of the Acadians on the Bayou Teche. Locals wear historical dress and bear banners with family crests on them in a parade of wooden boats down the river. Throughout the day, people can learn about their Acadian roots and listen to Cajun music. The Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival showcases the town as the Crawfish Capital of the World every May. In addition to food, the festival highlights Cajun music and dancing. Locals are crowned every year as part of the Crawfish Festival Royalty. Cycle Zydeco is a four-day cycling event that takes place across St. Martin Parish, Lafayette and the other surrounding parishes the week after Easter. Restaurants across the area offer special deals and live music to encourage bikers to stop in for a bite.Birdwatching at Lake Martin
St. Martin boasts opportunities for hunting and fishing throughout the Atchafalaya Basin and the Bayou Teche running through it. “You see people out here, and their kids are out with them catching fish,” Carlson says. Atchafalaya National Wildlife Refuge is 15,000 acres of bayous, wetlands and oxbow lakes. Boat and paddle launches are scattered throughout the various bayous, encouraging visitors to explore the habitats and observe wildlife. Lake Martin offers cypress and tupelo swamps and bottomland hardwood forest spanning over 9,500 acres. Birdwatchers can find several species of water birds here, including Great Blue Heron, White Ibis, Roseate Spoonbill and Great Egret.
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Acadian homes throughout the parish
Because St. Martin Parish is home to many individual municipalities, homebuyers can find all types of housing options here, from single-family homes to trailers. Acadian-style houses are common here, with long front porches and French-inspired sloping roofs. Newer developments feature New Traditional brick homes. Some houses even border the Bayou Teche. Sidewalks are uncommon in neighborhoods here, but carports are, often located on the side of the house with a brick partition hiding cars from the road. Older homes can start around $100,000, but newer developments and bigger lots can reach up to $450,000.
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Parks and Breaux Bridge schools
Served by the St. Martin Parish School District, the area has over 17 public schools, including Parks Primary School, which earns a B-plus from Niche. Fifth- through eighth-grade students can attend Parks Middle School, receiving a B-minus from Niche. Earning a C from Niche, Breaux Bridge High School offers several sports, including football, basketball, cross country, softball and powerlifting.
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Driving through the parish
I-10 runs through Henderson and Breaux Bridge, connecting the parish to Lafayette and Baton Rouge. LA 31 links the communities within the parish. The parish also borders Lafayette Regional Airport. Ochsner St. Martin Hospital serves the area from Breaux Bridge.
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K.T. Phillips
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Bridgette Hardy
Bridgette Hardy
Novak Realty, LLC
(225) 529-0732
95 Total Sales
1 in Saint Martin Parish
$144,000 Price
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Amy Phillips
Amy Phillips
Burns & Co., Inc.
(225) 529-0915
49 Total Sales
1 in Saint Martin Parish
$473,000 Price
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BETSY BIRDSONG
BETSY BIRDSONG
eXp Realty, LLC
(504) 513-5059
168 Total Sales
1 in Saint Martin Parish
$45,000 Price
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Jessica Lafitte Landry
Jessica Lafitte Landry
Responds QuicklyNextHome Cutting Edge Realty
(337) 603-1900
64 Total Sales
2 in Saint Martin Parish
$24K - $129K Price Range
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Charles Ditch
Charles Ditch
Keaty Real Estate Team
(337) 545-2526
57 Total Sales
5 in Saint Martin Parish
$190K - $485K Price Range
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Annika Aigbefoh
Annika Aigbefoh
Keller Williams Realty Acadiana
(337) 435-9242
22 Total Sales
1 in Saint Martin Parish
$960,000 Price
Schools
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Parks in this Area
Atchafalaya National Heritage Area
Catahoula Park
Henry Guidry Memorial Park
West End Park
New Iberia City Park
Cajun Palms Playground
Lake Fausse Pointe State Park
Cecile Poche Memorial Park
Louisiana Airborne Memorial
Transit
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Saint Martin Parish | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 2 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 2 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 1 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 4 |
| Larceny | 1 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 2 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Saint Martin Parish Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Saint Martin Parish, Saint Martinville sell after 55 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Saint Martin Parish, Saint Martinville over the last 12 months is $457,500, up 12% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$435,000
Median Sale Price
$457,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$435,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$345,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Last 12 months Home Sales
50
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
12%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$258
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,475
Number of Homes for Sale
11
Median Year Built
2010
Months of Supply
2.60
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,742
Below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
19,602
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
36,676
Median Age
41
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
25.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.1%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$50,603
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$69,881
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
85.8%
College Graduates
15.6%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
60%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
60''
Average Winter Low Temperature
43°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
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