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Moving to Buras, LA
$115,000Median listing price
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About Buras
Buras is a small census-designated place on the west bank of the Mississippi in lower Plaquemines Parish, with roughly 1,100 residents.
Home prices in Buras
The median listing price in Buras is $115,000.
Top places in Buras
- Fort Jackson — massive Civil War-era brick fort on the river near Buras/Triumph, open for tours.
- South Plaquemines High School campus — the lower parish's school and community anchor.
- Buras shrimp docks — Vietnamese-American fishing fleet and seafood houses.
- Woodland Plantation — historic plantation B&B a short drive upriver (near West Pointe à la Hache).
Commuting from Buras
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 1 hour 15 minutes (approximate; roughly 60 miles up Highway 23).
- Main route: Highway 23 north. No transit service; a car is required.
Buras FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Buras, LA?
The median listing price in Buras is $115,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Buras, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 1 hour 15 minutes (approximate; roughly 60 miles up Highway 23).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.