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Moving to Pearl River, LA
$295,500Median listing price
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About Pearl River
Pearl River is a small town of roughly 2,500 residents on the West Pearl River near the Mississippi state line — the metro's northeastern gateway. Surrounded by the Pearl River Wildlife Management Area and Honey Island Swamp, it is a sportsman's town of river camps and piney woods with I-59 access to both New Orleans and the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Home prices in Pearl River
The median listing price in Pearl River is $295,500.
Top places in Pearl River
- Honey Island Swamp — guided swamp tours.
- Pearl River Wildlife Management Area — hunting and fishing.
- West Pearl River — boating and river camps.
- I-59 corridor to the Gulf Coast.
Commuting from Pearl River
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 35–40 minutes (approximate; ~38 miles via I-59 south to I-10).
- Main route: I-59 south.
Schools in Pearl River
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.
Pearl River FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pearl River, LA?
The median listing price in Pearl River is $295,500. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Pearl River, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 35–40 minutes (approximate; ~38 miles via I-59 south to I-10). - Which school district serves Pearl River, LA?
Pearl River 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.