New Orleans metro, LA relocation guide
Moving to LaPlace, LA
$230,000Median listing price
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About LaPlace
LaPlace is the largest community in St. John the Baptist Parish — an east-bank census-designated place with roughly 28,000 residents at the I-10/I-55 interchange.
Home prices in LaPlace
The median listing price in LaPlace is $230,000.
Top places in LaPlace
- Andouille Trail — smoked-sausage heritage eateries.
- Lake Pontchartrain and Frenier Landing — waterfront dining and sunsets.
- I-10/I-55 retail corridor.
- Maurepas Swamp Wildlife Management Area — nearby paddling and birding.
Commuting from LaPlace
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 33 minutes (28.7 road miles; per rome2rio.com; read September 24, 2026).
- Main route: I-10 east.
- Greyhound bus from Reserve to New Orleans (~1 hour, once daily; per rome2rio).
LaPlace FAQs
- What is the housing market like in LaPlace, LA?
The median listing price in LaPlace is $230,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from LaPlace, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 33 minutes (28.7 road miles; per rome2rio.com; read September 24, 2026).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.