Louisiana Housing Market Report
As of 2026-02-28, the average home price across Louisiana's tracked cities is $205,959, down 1.0% year over year. The fastest-moving market is Metairie (+7.7% YoY). 11 cities tracked.
City Comparison
| City | Median Home Price | YoY Change | ZIP Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metairie | $338,089 | +7.7% | 5 |
| New Orleans | $270,451 | -3% | 17 |
| Bossier City | $231,613 | -0.6% | 3 |
| Slidell | $225,625 | -2.5% | 3 |
| Lafayette | $217,073 | -0.7% | 5 |
| Baton Rouge | $213,322 | -2.1% | 16 |
| Lake Charles | $194,719 | +3.5% | 5 |
| Houma | $163,864 | -6.5% | 4 |
| Monroe | $148,281 | -2.5% | 3 |
| Alexandria | $137,563 | -2.9% | 3 |
| Shreveport | $124,945 | -1.5% | 11 |
City Reports
Shreveport Home Prices: $125K, Down 1.4% — 11 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Shreveport home prices dropped 1.4% to a $125K median. Which ZIPs are cheapest, and does renting still beat buying? See our 11-ZIP breakdown for 2026.
New Orleans Home Prices: $270K, Down 2.4% — 17 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
New Orleans home prices fell 2.4% to $270K. See which ZIPs dropped most, the cheapest neighborhoods, and rent vs buy math for 2026.
Bossier City Home Prices: $232K, Down 0.6% — 3 ZIPs (2026)
Bossier City home prices slipped 0.6% to $232K. See which ZIP is cheapest, current rents, and whether buying still beats renting in 2026.
Slidell Home Prices: $226K, Down 2.6% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Slidell home prices fell 2.6% to $226K — nine straight months of declines. See all 3 ZIP codes, rent versus buy math, and what the trend suggests for 2026.
Lake Charles Home Prices: $195K, Up 2.8% — 5 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Is Lake Charles still affordable? $195K median, up 2.8% YoY. See the cheapest ZIPs, rent vs buy math, and the 2026 outlook for southwest Louisiana.
Monroe Home Prices: $148K, Down 2.2% — 3 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Monroe LA home prices fell 2.2% to $148K. See ZIP-by-ZIP breakdown, rent comparisons, and whether the market favors buyers in 2026.
Metairie Home Prices: $338K, Up 7.7% — 5 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Metairie home prices climbed 7.7% to $338K. See which ZIPs gained most, rent vs buy math, and the 2026 outlook across 5 neighborhoods.
Lafayette Home Prices: $217K, Down 0.2% — 5 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Lafayette LA home prices barely moved — $217K median, down 0.2% YoY. Cheapest ZIP at $108K, priciest at $288K. Full neighborhood breakdown for 2026.
Baton Rouge Home Prices: $213K, Down 1.9% — 16 ZIPs Analyzed (2026)
Baton Rouge home prices fell 1.9% to $213K. Which ZIPs are cheapest and where does rent beat buying? Full 16-neighborhood breakdown for 2026.