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Louisiana Home Values and Rents
The median home value in Louisiana is $216,500, 43rd highest among states. Prices changed +1.6% in the year through Q2 2026.
- Typical home value
- $213,867
- 43rd of 51 states
- Median rent
- $1,064/mo
- ACS 2020-2024
- Price change, 1 year
- +1.6%
- 35th fastest of 51
- Homeownership
- 67.4%
- Owner-occupied homes
Louisiana home prices since 2000
FHFA purchase-only House Price Index, seasonally adjusted (1991 = 100)
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| Period | Louisiana |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 367 |
| Q4 2025 | 368 |
| Q4 2024 | 356 |
| Q4 2023 | 354 |
| Q4 2022 | 348 |
| Q4 2021 | 332 |
| Q4 2020 | 301 |
| Q4 2019 | 283 |
| Q4 2018 | 276 |
| Q4 2017 | 270 |
| Q4 2016 | 265 |
| Q4 2015 | 254 |
| Q4 2014 | 245 |
| Q4 2013 | 238 |
| Q4 2012 | 229 |
Over five years, Louisiana home prices changed +16.3%, compared with +29.9% for the U.S.
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency ยท Last updated 07/01/2026
Home values by parish
Zillow typical home value; price changes from FHFA annual parish index
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| # | Parish | Typical value | Median rent | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Feliciana Parish | $387,427 | $1,049 | +5.0% | +37.8% |
| 2 | Ascension Parish | $310,419 | $1,318 | +3.7% | +30.8% |
| 3 | St. Tammany Parish | $283,848 | $1,332 | +2.0% | +30.9% |
| 4 | Plaquemines Parish | $274,996 | $1,573 | -1.8% | +11.7% |
| 5 | St. Charles Parish | $265,063 | $1,210 | +3.0% | +22.7% |
| 6 | Jefferson Parish | $262,124 | $1,190 | +2.3% | +21.6% |
| 7 | Livingston Parish | $251,771 | $1,151 | +2.8% | +28.7% |
| 8 | West Baton Rouge Parish | $250,605 | $973 | +2.3% | +25.2% |
| 9 | Bossier Parish | $243,131 | $1,174 | +1.4% | +29.0% |
| 10 | Orleans Parish | $242,069 | $1,251 | -1.4% | +10.6% |
| 11 | Lafayette Parish | $235,880 | $1,057 | -0.1% | +21.0% |
| 12 | East Baton Rouge Parish | $231,673 | $1,147 | +2.9% | +22.9% |
| 13 | Cameron Parish | $229,317 | $1,688 | - | +18.9% |
| 14 | Lincoln Parish | $224,803 | $825 | +3.3% | +28.3% |
| 15 | East Feliciana Parish | $222,588 | $911 | +3.8% | +21.1% |
| 16 | Tangipahoa Parish | $221,760 | $1,003 | +0.3% | +31.6% |
| 17 | St. Bernard Parish | $211,150 | $1,082 | -0.4% | +22.0% |
| 18 | St. James Parish | $207,084 | $903 | +3.9% | +21.6% |
| 19 | Beauregard Parish | $204,128 | $898 | +3.1% | +23.7% |
| 20 | St. John the Baptist Parish | $202,315 | $1,334 | +8.4% | +27.4% |
| 21 | Calcasieu Parish | $201,097 | $1,109 | -1.4% | +11.4% |
| 22 | De Soto Parish | $196,795 | $687 | +1.1% | +22.7% |
| 23 | Sabine Parish | $191,365 | $701 | +18.0% | +42.1% |
| 24 | Pointe Coupee Parish | $189,242 | $817 | +5.0% | +32.5% |
| 25 | Lafourche Parish | $182,170 | $928 | +0.3% | +21.1% |
| 26 | Ouachita Parish | $181,215 | $959 | +4.1% | +25.7% |
| 27 | Terrebonne Parish | $179,856 | $1,065 | +0.6% | +13.2% |
| 28 | Assumption Parish | $178,799 | $810 | +0.3% | +21.1% |
| 29 | Natchitoches Parish | $178,522 | $786 | -2.5% | +23.3% |
| 30 | Iberville Parish | $177,393 | $827 | +6.6% | +30.6% |
| 31 | Rapides Parish | $172,462 | $950 | +1.4% | +24.8% |
| 32 | St. Martin Parish | $170,804 | $870 | +3.7% | +30.4% |
| 33 | Richland Parish | $170,371 | $903 | +1.9% | +29.7% |
| 34 | St. Helena Parish | $168,306 | $870 | +20.3% | +34.3% |
| 35 | Vernon Parish | $166,136 | $1,068 | 0.0% | +28.9% |
| 36 | Grant Parish | $166,049 | $904 | -14.2% | +10.7% |
| 37 | Vermilion Parish | $157,990 | $848 | +3.5% | +23.1% |
| 38 | Union Parish | $157,531 | $778 | +14.0% | +43.4% |
| 39 | Acadia Parish | $153,529 | $681 | +4.4% | +17.8% |
| 40 | Caddo Parish | $151,157 | $974 | +0.1% | +19.0% |
| 41 | Red River Parish | $150,771 | $729 | - | - |
| 42 | Jefferson Davis Parish | $150,216 | $848 | +2.9% | +21.9% |
| 43 | Iberia Parish | $145,862 | $897 | +2.3% | +20.7% |
| 44 | LaSalle Parish | $141,436 | $657 | +10.2% | +42.6% |
| 45 | Washington Parish | $140,042 | $774 | +5.8% | +30.1% |
| 46 | St. Landry Parish | $135,021 | $748 | +6.1% | +27.2% |
| 47 | Avoyelles Parish | $133,617 | $757 | +6.1% | +31.7% |
| 48 | Caldwell Parish | $133,154 | $830 | -8.6% | +23.6% |
| 49 | West Carroll Parish | $132,423 | $740 | - | +31.1% |
| 50 | Tensas Parish | $132,137 | $601 | - | - |
| 51 | St. Mary Parish | $125,473 | $848 | -4.1% | +11.9% |
| 52 | Franklin Parish | $122,168 | $721 | +36.5% | +25.4% |
| 53 | Jackson Parish | $120,754 | $736 | +10.0% | +49.2% |
| 54 | Catahoula Parish | $119,514 | $821 | +1.1% | +7.9% |
| 55 | Concordia Parish | $118,343 | $771 | +13.1% | +28.8% |
| 56 | Allen Parish | $116,112 | $775 | +1.9% | +26.9% |
| 57 | Winn Parish | $113,751 | $774 | - | +39.2% |
| 58 | Webster Parish | $112,367 | $795 | +4.9% | +30.6% |
| 59 | Evangeline Parish | $103,484 | $681 | -6.2% | +29.1% |
| 60 | Bienville Parish | $103,201 | $606 | - | +34.2% |
| 61 | Morehouse Parish | $97,826 | $839 | -2.4% | +8.4% |
| 62 | Claiborne Parish | $95,550 | $674 | -10.5% | +20.7% |
| 63 | Madison Parish | $80,150 | $649 | +0.3% | +9.0% |
| 64 | East Carroll Parish | $59,633 | $652 | - | - |
Most expensive cities in Louisiana
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, by typical home value
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mandeville | 12,946 | $363,950 | $1,422 |
| 2 | River Ridge | 13,312 | $344,925 | $1,127 |
| 3 | Prairieville | 35,238 | $339,720 | $1,324 |
| 4 | Belle Chasse | 10,934 | $336,390 | $1,485 |
| 5 | Shenandoah | 17,998 | $331,100 | $1,201 |
| 6 | Covington | 11,658 | $322,831 | $1,396 |
| 7 | Metairie | 139,729 | $318,581 | $1,175 |
| 8 | Destrehan | 11,619 | $294,253 | $1,257 |
| 9 | Gonzales | 13,108 | $292,997 | $1,497 |
| 10 | Central | 29,783 | $288,700 | $1,309 |
| 11 | Luling | 13,960 | $283,693 | $1,625 |
| 12 | Broussard | 14,322 | $279,894 | $1,010 |
| 13 | Youngsville | 17,427 | $275,869 | $1,278 |
| 14 | Zachary | 19,952 | $266,070 | $1,527 |
| 15 | Kenner | 64,904 | $259,864 | $1,179 |
| 16 | Moss Bluff | 12,482 | $252,900 | $1,324 |
| 17 | Gardere | 12,223 | $243,300 | $1,157 |
| 18 | New Orleans | 371,853 | $241,895 | $1,251 |
| 19 | Gretna | 17,389 | $235,014 | $1,060 |
| 20 | Ruston | 22,284 | $229,546 | $816 |
| 21 | Baton Rouge | 222,771 | $228,438 | $1,067 |
| 22 | Harvey | 20,915 | $228,246 | $1,190 |
| 23 | Bossier City | 62,901 | $227,848 | $1,107 |
| 24 | Thibodaux | 15,732 | $225,208 | $960 |
| 25 | Lafayette | 121,715 | $224,537 | $1,100 |
Most affordable cities in Louisiana
Cities and towns with 10,000+ residents, lowest home values first
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| # | City | Population | Typical value | Median rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bogalusa | 10,468 | $96,844 | $767 |
| 2 | Crowley | 11,422 | $120,332 | $594 |
| 3 | Opelousas | 15,495 | $130,510 | $717 |
| 4 | Minden | 11,455 | $131,248 | $895 |
| 5 | Morgan City | 11,064 | $135,043 | $917 |
| 6 | Abbeville | 11,003 | $135,162 | $829 |
| 7 | Alexandria | 44,060 | $143,713 | $931 |
| 8 | Shreveport | 180,982 | $145,457 | $987 |
| 9 | New Iberia | 27,571 | $151,226 | $894 |
| 10 | Monroe | 47,004 | $154,730 | $886 |
| 11 | Waggaman | 11,330 | $170,400 | $1,510 |
| 12 | Baker | 12,253 | $182,604 | $993 |
| 13 | Houma | 32,392 | $186,767 | $1,058 |
| 14 | Bayou Cane | 21,253 | $188,700 | $1,101 |
| 15 | Bayou Blue | 12,218 | $189,100 | $1,107 |
Home sale prices by metro area
Zillow median sale price, Sep 2026. Metro areas can cross state lines.
| Metro area | Median price | 1 yr |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | $276,835 | +5.1% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $248,639 | +1.4% |
| Monroe, LA | $236,960 | +14.5% |
| Lafayette, LA | $232,154 | +8.2% |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | $213,203 | +4.0% |
| Lake Charles, LA | $207,046 | -3.7% |
Metro areas in Louisiana
FHFA all-transactions index; metro areas may cross state lines
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| Metro area | 1-year | 5-year |
|---|---|---|
| Lake Charles, LA | +7.7% | +17.6% |
| Shreveport-Bossier City, LA | +5.7% | +27.6% |
| Lafayette, LA | +5.6% | +25.3% |
| Alexandria, LA | +4.8% | +27.7% |
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA | +3.5% | +27.5% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | +2.8% | +24.4% |
| New Orleans-Metairie, LA | +2.7% | +13.9% |
| Monroe, LA | +2.1% | +21.9% |
| Hammond, LA | +0.6% | +25.1% |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux, LA | -0.8% | +16.8% |
ZIP codes with the biggest 5-year price gains
FHFA annual ZIP code index, 2025
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in Louisiana?
- The median value of owner-occupied homes in Louisiana is $216,500, according to the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates. That ranks 43rd highest among the states and D.C.
- Are home prices going up in Louisiana?
- Home prices in Louisiana changed +1.6% over the year through Q2 2026 and +16.3% over five years, according to the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the most expensive city in Louisiana?
- Among cities and towns with at least 10,000 residents, Mandeville has the highest typical home value at $363,950, followed by River Ridge ($344,925) and Prairieville ($339,720).
- Where are homes most affordable in Louisiana?
- Bogalusa has the lowest typical home value among cities with 10,000+ residents at $96,844, followed by Crowley ($120,332) and Opelousas ($130,510).
- How much do homes sell for in Louisiana?
- In Sep 2026, the median sale price was $276,835 in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA area, $248,639 in the Baton Rouge, LA area and $236,960 in the Monroe, LA area, according to Zillow. These are the metro areas in Louisiana with the highest median sale prices.
- What is the average rent in Louisiana?
- The median gross rent in Louisiana is $1,064 a month, including utilities paid by the renter (ACS 2020-2024). About 33% of households rent.