Bayou Vista, LA
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- 4 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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About Bayou Vista
Bayou Vista is a quiet residential community in the bayou country of St. Mary Parish, located right along U.S. Highway 90 between Patterson and Morgan City. Home to roughly 4,200 people, the neighborhood offers an easygoing atmosphere surrounded by coastal waterways and green marshes. Its location along the highway gives residents a quick commute to local employers, shopping, and boat launches across the Atchafalaya region.
Daily life here is low-key and family-friendly. Young kids can attend Bayou Vista Elementary right in the neighborhood, while older students make the short drive to neighboring schools in the parish system. Because parish agencies manage local infrastructure, the area operates as a peaceful residential pocket where you are always within minutes of local seafood spots, community parks, and the wider amenities of Morgan City.
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