Tangipahoa, LA

Real estate in Tangipahoa, Louisiana is a hot commodity. The area has a population of over 100,000 people and is only minutes away from the city of Baton Rouge. There are many homes for sale in Tangipahoa, but it can be difficult to find the right one.

The climate in Tangipahoa is humid subtropical with mild winters and hot summers. The average temperature in January is 33 degrees Fahrenheit and the average temperature in July is 104 degrees Fahrenheit.

The schools in Tangipahoa are some of the best in Louisiana. The area has six public schools and two private schools. There are also several colleges and universities close by, including Southeastern Louisiana University, Nicholls State University, Southern University at New Orleans, and McNeese State University.

The economy in Tangipahoa is based on agriculture and manufacturing. The area has a large agricultural industry that includes cattle ranching, sugar cane farming, rice farming, soybean farming, poultry production, fruit production, cotton production and nut production. Manufacturing includes automobile manufacturing (Ford), chemical manufacturing (Sigma-Aldrich), medical equipment manufacturing (Stryker), food processing (Pinnacle Foods) and paper products manufacturing (International Paper).

Real estate prices vary depending on location within Tangipahoa Parish but generally range from $100 to $300 per square foot for single family homes and from $50 to $150 per square foot for townhouses or apartments.