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$125,000Median listing price
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About Port Sulphur
Port Sulphur is a small census-designated place on the west bank of the Mississippi River in lower Plaquemines Parish, with roughly 1,600 residents. Founded as a company town for the Freeport Sulphur mine, it is a working river-and-marsh community of raised homes, fishing camps, and seafood docks.
Home prices in Port Sulphur
The median listing price in Port Sulphur is $125,000.
Top places in Port Sulphur
- Port Sulphur Community Center — rebuilt after Katrina, a parish gathering hub (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Freeport Sulphur mine heritage sites — the town's founding industry.
- Mississippi River batture and nearby marshes — fishing and duck hunting access.
- Empire and Buras — neighboring fishing communities minutes down Highway 23.
Commuting from Port Sulphur
- Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45–60 minutes (approximate; roughly 40 miles up Highway 23).
- Main route: Highway 23 north through Belle Chasse to the Crescent City Connection. There is no transit service; a car is required.
Port Sulphur FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Port Sulphur, LA?
The median listing price in Port Sulphur is $125,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Port Sulphur, LA?
Drive to downtown New Orleans: about 45–60 minutes (approximate; roughly 40 miles up Highway 23).
Town links
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.