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Moving to Madisonville, LA
$455,990Median listing price
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About Madisonville
Madisonville is a historic river town of roughly 850 residents on the Tchefuncte River near Lake Pontchartrain — one of the Northshore's oldest settlements. Known for its working waterfront, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum, and the annual Wooden Boat Festival, it offers small-town river life minutes from Covington and Mandeville.
Home prices in Madisonville
The median listing price in Madisonville is $455,990.
Top places in Madisonville
- Tchefuncte River waterfront and boat launch.
- Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum.
- Madisonville Wooden Boat Festival (annual fall).
- Fairview-Riverside State Park — nearby lakefront camping and moss-draped oaks.
Commuting from Madisonville
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45 minutes (approximate; ~40 miles via LA 22/LA 21 to I-12, then the Causeway).
- Main route: LA 22 to I-12, then the Causeway.
Schools in Madisonville
Public schools: St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Madisonville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Madisonville, LA?
The median listing price in Madisonville is $455,990. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Madisonville, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45 minutes (approximate; ~40 miles via LA 22/LA 21 to I-12, then the Causeway). - Which school district serves Madisonville, LA?
Madisonville is served by St. Tammany Parish Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.