Active Listings
697
⇩ 21% vs 882 last year
Data as of July 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lake Charles, LA real estate market currently shows 697 active listings, with 212 pending sales. Homes are averaging 87.7 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 185 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 87.7 days on market compared to 77.6 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 9.4% year-over-year, from $249,028 to $272,451.
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Population: 137,031 · Density: 415.4/mi² · Median household income: $66,411
Typical home value: $200,472 · Homeownership: 66%
Lake Charles: 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70611, 70612, 70615, 70616, 70629