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Louisiana Housing Market

2025 Market Report & Data

$254K

Median Price

71

Days on Market

3.8

Months Supply

+0.4%

YoY Change

Balanced Market

Market Type

Buyer's Markets (51) Seller's Markets (119) Cheapest Cities Fastest Selling Rising Markets (10) Price Drops (10)

Market Dashboard

Market Summary

Buyer's Markets

51

cities with 6+ months supply

Balanced Markets

123

cities with 3-6 months supply

Seller's Markets

119

cities with <3 months supply

Top 10 Most Affordable Cities in Louisiana

Ranked by lowest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. Welcome $11K 31d
2. St. James $13K 119d
3. Golden Meadow $18K 926d
4. White Castle $22K 12d
5. Lillie $22K 63d
6. Kraemer $25K 468d
7. Livonia $26K 132d
8. Gueydan $30K 42d
9. Ridgecrest $32K 80d
10. Merryville $33K 264d

🏰 Top 10 Most Expensive Cities in Louisiana

Ranked by highest median home price.

City Median Price DOM
1. French Settlement $790K 18d
2. Lewisburg $749K 109d
3. Perry $672K 210d
4. Madisonville $665K 57d
5. Killian $553K 286d
6. Ventress $533K 216d
7. Watson $515K 95d
8. Belle Chasse $492K 113d
9. Folsom $466K 53d
10. Frierson $460K 19d

Top Buyer's Markets in Louisiana

51 cities have more than 6 months of inventory — buyers can negotiate.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Westwego 25.0 mo $139K 177d
2. Monticello 20.0 mo $260K 83d
3. Morgan City 19.5 mo $160K 403d
4. Iowa 19.0 mo $240K 85d
5. Walker 16.0 mo $250K 9d
6. Larose 14.5 mo $136K 254d
7. Avondale 14.0 mo $176K 88d
8. Grand Isle 13.7 mo $360K 264d
9. Raceland 13.0 mo $176K 78d
10. Opelousas 12.5 mo $157K 64d

Top Seller's Markets in Louisiana

119 cities have less than 3 months of inventory — sellers have the advantage.

City Months Supply Median Price DOM
1. Napoleonville 0.3 mo $145K 171d
2. Springfield 0.3 mo $185K 139d
3. Keachi 0.5 mo $448K 99d
4. Melville 0.5 mo $35K 68d
5. Natalbany 0.5 mo $188K 39d
6. Paradis 0.5 mo $197K 37d
7. Point Place 0.5 mo $165K 37d
8. St. Francisville 0.5 mo $420K 181d
9. Addis 0.6 mo $286K 63d
10. Cecilia 0.7 mo $168K 133d

Top 10 Fastest Selling Cities in Louisiana

Cities where homes sell fastest, ranked by lowest median days on market.

City Days on Market Median Price
1. Crescent 1d $83K
2. Grand Cane 1d $180K
3. Estherwood 3d $58K
4. Westminster 3d $313K
5. Forest Hill 4d $370K
6. Logansport 4d $156K
7. Ama 5d $334K
8. Morse 5d $85K
9. Creola 6d $348K
10. Wilson 6d $92K

Top Rising Markets in Louisiana

Cities with the largest year-over-year price gains. Appreciation can signal momentum, but also affordability pressure.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. West Monroe +71.5% $286K
2. Luling +60.8% $360K
3. Minden +60.6% $167K
4. Eden Isle +52.2% $437K
5. Estelle +36.1% $281K
6. Pineville +34.4% $232K
7. Kenner +29.6% $285K
8. Claiborne +26.9% $295K
9. DeRidder +20.3% $192K
10. Moss Bluff +19.3% $230K

Cities with Price Drops in Louisiana

Cities with year-over-year price declines. These can be buying opportunities — or signals of softening demand.

City YoY Change Median Price
1. River Ridge -48.9% $296K
2. Eastwood -46.7% $202K
3. Monroe -34.8% $150K
4. Schriever -25.0% $202K
5. Gardere -24.5% $225K
6. Jefferson -23.7% $242K
7. Chalmette -22.7% $174K
8. Houma -22.2% $130K
9. Lake Charles -18.0% $205K
10. Haughton -16.9% $243K

All 378 Cities in Louisiana

Abbeville Abita Springs Addis Albany Alexandria Ama Amelia Amite City Anacoco Angie Arabi Arnaudville Ashland Avondale Baker Baldwin Ball Barataria Bastrop Baton Rouge Bawcomville Bayou Blue Bayou Cane Bayou Country Club Bayou Gauche Bayou Goula Bayou L'Ourse Bayou Vista Belcher Belle Chasse Belle Rose Benton Bernice Berwick Blanchard Bogalusa Boothville Bossier City Bourg Boutte Boyce Branch Breaux Bridge Bridge City Broussard Brownfields Brownsville Brusly Buras Cade Calhoun Cameron Campti Cankton Carencro Carlyss Catahoula Cecilia Centerville Central Chackbay Chalmette Charenton Chauvin Cheneyville Choctaw Choudrant Church Point Claiborne Clarence Clayton Clinton Colfax Collinston Convent Cotton Valley Covington Creola Crescent Crowley Cullen Cut Off Darrow Delacroix Delcambre Denham Springs DeQuincy DeRidder Des Allemands Destrehan Deville Dixie Inn Donaldsonville Dorseyville Downsville Doyline Dry Prong Dubach Dubberly Dulac Duson Eastwood Echo Eden Isle Edgard Egan Elmwood Elton Empire Erath Erwinville Estelle Estherwood Eunice Farmerville Fenton Ferriday Folsom Fordoche Forest Hill Fort Polk North Fort Polk South Franklin Franklinton French Settlement Frierson Galliano Gardere Garyville Georgetown Gilliam Gillis Glencoe Glenmora Gloster Golden Meadow Goldonna Gonzales Grambling Gramercy Grand Cane Grand Coteau Grand Isle Grand Point Gray Greensburg Greenwood Gretna Grosse Tete Gueydan Hackberry Hahnville Hammond Harahan Harvey Haughton Hayes Heflin Henderson Hester Hornbeck Hosston Houma Ida Independence Inniswold Iota Iowa Jackson Jean Lafitte Jeanerette Jefferson Jennings Junction City Kaplan Keachi Kenner Kentwood Killian Killona Kraemer Krotz Springs Labadieville Lacassine Lacombe Lafayette Lafitte Lafourche Crossing Lake Arthur Lake Charles Lakeshore Lakeview Laplace Larose Lawtell Lecompte Leesville Lemannville Leonville Lewisburg Lillie Livingston Livonia Lockport Lockport Heights Logansport Longstreet Longville Loreauville Luling Lutcher Lydia Madisonville Mandeville Mansfield Maringouin Marion Marrero Marthaville Mathews Maurice McNary Melville Mer Rouge Meraux Mermentau Merrydale Merryville Metairie Milton Minden Minorca Monroe Montegut Monterey Montgomery Monticello Montpelier Montz Mooringsport Morgan City Morganza Morrow Morse Moss Bluff Napoleonville Natalbany Natchez Natchitoches New Iberia New Llano New Orleans New Roads New Sarpy Norco North Vacherie Norwood Oak Hills Place Oak Ridge Oil City Old Jefferson Opelousas Oretta Ossun Paincourtville Palmetto Paradis Parks Patterson Paulina Pearl River Perry Pierre Part Pineville Pitkin Plain Dealing Plaquemine Pleasure Bend Point Place Pollock Ponchatoula Port Allen Port Barre Port Sulphur Port Vincent Poydras Prairieville Presquille Prien Prospect Provencal Raceland Rayne Red Chute Reserve Richwood Ridgecrest Rio River Ridge Roanoke Robeline Rock Hill Rodessa Romeville Rosedale Roseland Rosepine Ruston Sarepta Schriever Scott Shenandoah Shongaloo Shreveport Sibley Simpson Simsboro Singer Siracusaville Slaughter Slidell Sorrel Sorrento South Mansfield South Vacherie Spearsville Spokane Springfield Springhill St. Francisville St. Gabriel St. James St. Martinville St. Rose Stanley Starks Sterlington Stonewall Sugartown Sulphur Sun Sunset Supreme Swartz Tangipahoa Terrytown Thibodaux Tickfaw Timberlane Triumph Union Varnado Venice Ventress Vidalia Vienna Vienna Bend Village St. George Vinton Violet Vivian Waggaman Walker Wallace Washington Watson Welcome Welsh West Monroe Westlake Westminster Westwego White Castle Wilson Woodmere Woodworth Youngsville Zachary

Louisiana Real Estate Market Overview

The Louisiana housing market currently shows balanced market conditions, with a median sale price of $254K and 3.8 months of inventory supply. Homes in Louisiana typically sell in 71 days.

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Whether you're buying or selling in Louisiana, working with a local real estate agent who understands these market dynamics can help you achieve the best outcome. Our network of verified agents across Louisiana provides expert guidance tailored to your specific city and neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Real Estate

Is Louisiana a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?

Louisiana is currently classified as a balanced market based on months of supply data. The market is relatively balanced, offering fair conditions for both buyers and sellers. Market conditions vary by city, so check local data for your specific area.

What is the median home price in Louisiana?

The median home price in Louisiana is approximately $254K as of 2026. Prices range significantly across the state, with French Settlement among the most expensive areas and Welcome offering more affordable options. Work with a local real estate agent for the most current pricing in your target neighborhoods.

How long does it take to sell a house in Louisiana?

Selling timelines in Louisiana vary by city and market conditions. The fastest-selling markets include Crescent with a median of 1 days on market. Factors like pricing strategy, home condition, location, and seasonality all affect how quickly a home sells. A skilled listing agent can help price and market your home for a faster sale.

Should I buy a house in Louisiana right now?

Whether to buy in Louisiana depends on your personal finances, timeline, and target market. Balanced conditions offer a fair environment for well-prepared buyers. Consider factors like mortgage rates, your job stability, how long you plan to stay, and local price trends. Consult with a local real estate agent who can advise on specific neighborhoods.

How do I find a real estate agent in Louisiana?

Start by researching agents with proven experience in your target Louisiana market. Look for agents with strong local transaction history, positive client reviews, and expertise in your price range. Interview at least 2-3 agents before choosing. Ask about their recent sales, marketing strategy, and communication style. Our directory features verified agents across Louisiana to help you find the right match.

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