Louisiana Home Values by City (2026)

The median home value in Louisiana is about $192,000 (~$135/sq ft), 34% more affordable than the typical U.S. home.

$192,000

Louisiana median value

$135

Median price / sq ft

~1,420

sq ft a median budget buys

-34%

vs U.S. median

Considering a move to Louisiana?

Housing in Louisiana is 34% more affordable than the national average, with a typical home around $192,000 and a local rate near $135 per square foot. Among the 7 Louisiana cities we track, Metairie is the most expensive (median $350,000) and Houma is the most affordable (median $159,500) — so where you land in the state matters as much as the state itself.

Browse Louisiana cities

Metairie$350,000 Baton Rouge$240,500 New Orleans$237,000 Lafayette$216,000 Lake Charles$202,000 Shreveport$161,000 Houma$159,500

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