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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Lake Charles: 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70611, 70612, 70615, 70616, 70629
ZIP coverage: 11 · Population: 137,031 · Median household income: $66,411
Typical home value: $200,472 · Homeownership rate: 66%