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City / Town Overview

Lake Charles, LA

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

Market Overview

Active Listings
732
⇩ 4.1% vs 763 last year
Pending
150
20% pending ratio
Median Price
$238,720
⇩ 5.1% vs $251,514 last year
Average Price
$299,510
⇩ 5.6% vs $317,376 last year
Days on Market
116.3
⇧ 12% vs 104 days last year

Market Analysis

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

The Lake Charles, LA real estate market currently shows 732 active listings, with 150 pending sales. Homes are averaging 116.3 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 31 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 116.3 days on market compared to 103.8 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 5.1% year-over-year, from $251,514 to $238,720.

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Included Areas

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

Market Context

ZIP coverage: 11  ·  Population: 137,031  ·  Median household income: $66,411

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

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