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Lake Charles, LA

Aggregate real estate market report across all ZIPs in scope
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Analysis

Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.

The Lake Charles, LA real estate market currently shows 670 active listings, with 184 pending sales. Homes are averaging 79.4 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 173 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 79.4 days on market compared to 65 days last year.

The median listing price has risen 3.3% year-over-year, from $252,558 to $260,815.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 137,031  ·  Density: 415.4/mi²  ·  Median household income: $66,411

Typical home value: $200,472  ·  Homeownership: 66%

Included Areas

Lake Charles: 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70611, 70612, 70615, 70616, 70629

Area Map

Market Overview

Active Listings
670
⇩ 20.5% vs 843 last year
Pending
184
27% pending ratio
Median Price
$260,815
⇧ 3.3% vs $252,558 last year
Average Price
$349,911
⇧ 11.9% vs $312,664 last year
Days on Market
79.4
⇧ 22.2% vs 65 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$132
⇧ 1.1% vs $131/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,960 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

12-Month Trends

Historical Trend Charts

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