Louisiana Average Home Price by City (2026)

The average home price in Louisiana (LA) is about $198,000 — the 2026 median, at ~$133/sq ft — 31% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$198,000
Louisiana median value
$133
Median price / sq ft
~1,490
sq ft a median budget buys
-31%
vs U.S. median
Baton Rouge — $239,000Baton RougeNew Orleans — $225,000New OrleansShreveport — $151,000ShreveportMetairie — $341,000Lafayette — $213,000Lake Charles — $203,000Lake CharlesSlidell — $221,000

Shaded by price · click a city to explore. Colour = median home value.

Considering a move to Louisiana?

Housing in Louisiana is 31% more affordable than the national average, with a typical home around $198,000 and a local rate near $133 per square foot. Among the 10 Louisiana cities we track, Metairie is the most expensive (median $341,000) and Alexandria is the most affordable (median $100,000) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

Browse Louisiana cities

Metairie$341,000Baton Rouge$239,000New Orleans$225,000Slidell$221,000Lafayette$213,000Lake Charles$203,000Houma$189,000Monroe$188,000Shreveport$151,000Alexandria$100,000

Louisiana home prices by county

19 Louisiana counties with enough data for their own page, priciest first:

St. Tammany Parish$283,000Jefferson Parish$253,000Livingston Parish$250,000East Baton Rouge Parish$243,500Pointe Coupee Parish$243,000St. Charles Parish$231,000Orleans Parish$225,000Lafayette Parish$216,500Iberville Parish$212,500Tangipahoa Parish$212,000Terrebonne Parish$204,000Rapides Parish$187,000Calcasieu Parish$186,000Webster Parish$182,000Caddo Parish$169,000Lafourche Parish$167,500Vernon Parish$167,500Acadia Parish$166,000Avoyelles Parish$148,000

See the cheapest (and most expensive) places to live in Louisiana.

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Home value appreciation in Louisiana

Home prices in Louisiana have risen about 38% over the last 10 years (≈3.3% a year) and +66.1% over 20 years, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. The most recent year came in at +1.8% — still rising. A home worth $198,000 today was worth roughly $143,582 ten years ago.

+1.8%
1-year change
+22.1%
5-year change
+37.9%
10-year change
+66.1%
20-year change

See where that trend takes a specific home with the home appreciation calculator — nationally the median state is +85.6% over 10 years. Past appreciation is a track record, not a forecast; local prices can fall.

Calculators for Louisiana

Run the numbers for Louisiana with the local rates already filled in — change any input to test your own situation.

Property taxannual tax at local effective ratesAffordability by salarythe price your income supports hereMonthly paymentPITI on a home at this priceRent affordabilityyour max rent vs the local medianUtility costselectric, gas, water and internet per monthHome insurancetypical premium for this stateCost to buildnew-construction cost per sq ft here

Salary needed to buy a home in Louisiana

To buy the typical $198,000 home in Louisiana with 20% down, you need a household income of roughly $54,000 a year (about $1,260 a month for the mortgage, taxes, and insurance). With 10% down the bar rises to about $64,000, because the loan is bigger and mortgage insurance kicks in.

Down paymentCash downMonthly paymentIncome needed
5% (+PMI)$9,900$1,560/mo$67,000/yr
10% (+PMI)$19,800$1,490/mo$64,000/yr
20%$39,600$1,260/mo$54,000/yr

Assumes a 30-year fixed mortgage at 6.5%, property tax at 1.1% and insurance at 0.45% of value per year, PMI of 0.75% on loans with less than 20% down, and the standard 28% housing-to-income rule. Your rate, taxes, and HOA will move these — run your own numbers in the mortgage calculator.

What your budget buys in Louisiana

At about $133 per square foot, here is roughly how much home different budgets get you in Louisiana:

BudgetApprox. sizeWhat that looks like locally
$150k1130 sq ftbelow the local median — condos, smaller or older homes
$200k1500 sq ftaround the typical home here
$250k1880 sq ftaround the typical home here
$300k2260 sq ftabove the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs
$400k3010 sq ftabove the median — larger homes or the pricier ZIPs

Wondering where that budget goes further? The relocation calculator ranks hundreds of U.S. cities by what the same money buys — it opens filtered to Louisiana so you can compare your current home against every Louisiana city we track.

Louisiana home prices: frequently asked

What salary do you need to buy a house in Louisiana? +
For the typical $198,000 home in Louisiana, a household income of about $54,000 a year covers the payment with 20% down (a 30-year fixed at 6.5%, plus taxes and insurance, under the 28% rule). With 10% down you need roughly $64,000; with 5% down about $67,000.
What is the average home price in Louisiana? +
The average home price in Louisiana is about $198,000 as of 2026, at roughly $133 per square foot — 31% more affordable than the U.S. median of $289,000. That figure is the statewide median across the ZIP codes we track, which is what most price reports mean by the average.
What is the median home price in Louisiana (LA)? +
About $198,000 in 2026. The median is the mid-point home — half of homes cost more, half less — and it is the better yardstick than a true mean, which a handful of luxury sales can drag upward. At $133/sq ft, a median budget in Louisiana buys roughly 1,490 sq ft of home.
Where is Louisiana most and least expensive? +
Among the 10 Louisiana cities tracked here, Metairie is the priciest (median $341,000) and Alexandria is the most affordable (median $100,000). ZIP-level prices within one city vary further, so check the city page for your area.
Are home values in Louisiana going up? +
Over the last 10 years home prices in Louisiana changed about +37.9% (≈3.3% a year), and +1.8% in the latest year, according to the FHFA house price index through 2025. Over 20 years: +66.1%. Past gains are not a guarantee of future ones.