| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $287,000 | -8.8% | 80 | 3,892 | 4.6 | $73,000 |
| Baton Rouge | $298,250 | -2.0% | 74 | 3,291 | 4.3 | $76,000 |
| Lafayette | $262,500 | -3.1% | 81 | 1,534 | 4.3 | $66,000 |
| Slidell | $335,375 | -4.2% | 71 | 1,383 | 4.2 | $88,000 |
| Shreveport | $239,950 | -3.7% | 73 | 1,300 | 4.4 | $62,000 |
| Lake Charles | $241,495 | +0.6% | 85 | 784 | 3.6 | $60,000 |
| Houma | $235,000 | +4.4% | 97 | 768 | 3.7 | $59,000 |
| Hammond | $249,850 | -9.1% | 74 | 490 | 4.4 | $62,000 |
| Monroe | $272,450 | +9.0% | 62 | 356 | 5.5 | $68,000 |
| Alexandria | $225,000 | -5.5% | 69 | 315 | 4.0 | $57,000 |
| Opelousas | $205,000 | +5.2% | 93 | 199 | 4.5 | $50,000 |
| New Iberia | $160,000 | -10.6% | 70 | 165 | 2.8 | $40,000 |
| DeRidder | $259,450 | +8.1% | 86 | 147 | 4.0 | $64,000 |
| Morgan City | $181,425 | +5.0% | 106 | 133 | 3.5 | $45,000 |
| Bogalusa | $197,875 | -0.6% | 65 | 100 | 4.6 | $49,000 |
| Natchitoches | $285,000 | +7.5% | 72 | 95 | 6.1 | $72,000 |
| Ruston | $289,250 | +10.2% | 105 | 93 | 7.6 | $73,000 |
| Minden | $175,800 | +4.8% | 71 | 82 | 4.7 | $44,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Louisiana housing market
Across the 18 Louisiana markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $245,672 as of September 2026, and 9 of 18 are priced below a year ago. Slidell is the most expensive ($335,375) and New Iberia the least ($160,000).
Midpoint median list price
$245,672
18 markets
Markets down YoY
9/18
September 2026
Active listings
15,127
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Louisiana market?
The table lists every Louisiana market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Louisiana?
Ruston posted the biggest year-over-year change in Louisiana (+10.2%) and New Iberia the weakest (-10.6%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is 0.0%, with 15,127 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Louisiana?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $40,000 a year in New Iberia and $88,000 in Slidell, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Louisiana housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Louisiana?
Across WealthyBud's 18 tracked Louisiana markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $245,672 as of September 2026, from $160,000 in New Iberia to $335,375 in Slidell.
Are home prices falling in Louisiana?
9 of 18 tracked Louisiana markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is New Iberia at -10.6%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Louisiana?
Slidell has the highest median listing price among tracked Louisiana markets at $335,375 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Louisiana?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $40,000 a year in New Iberia and $88,000 in Slidell, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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