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.
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