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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116

Real Estate Market Report  ·  Orleans County
Balanced Market
January 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Market Overview

Active Listings
195
⇩ 2.5% vs 200 last year
Pending
14
7% pending ratio
Median Price
$399,000
⇩ 7.7% vs $432,500 last year
Average Price
$589,669
⇩ 10.2% vs $656,566 last year
Days on Market
100
⇧ 6.4% vs 94 days last year

Market Context

Population: 10,482  ·  Density: 3,194.0/mi²  ·  Median household income: $43,226

Typical home value: $389,373  ·  Homeownership: 40.9%

Market Analysis

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

The NEW ORLEANS, LA real estate market (70116) currently shows 195 active listings, with 14 pending sales. Homes are averaging 100 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 94 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 7.7% year-over-year, from $432,500 to $399,000.

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Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 195 this year vs 200 last year
  • Days on market: 100 now vs 94 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $399,000 (-7.7% YoY)
  • Average: $589,669 (-10.2% YoY)

12-Month Price Trend

Median & Average
  • Median and average listing prices over the past 12 months

12-Month Inventory Trend

Active & Pending
  • Active and pending listing counts over the past 12 months

Historical Trend Charts

Median Price
Average Price
Days on Market
Total Listings
Pending Listings
Active Listings
New Listings

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.4 miles — 1,354 listings ($557,574,000 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70116New Orleans, LA 701160.0 mi195$114,985,455$399,000$589,669
70119New Orleans, LA 701191.5 mi137$55,736,532$324,000$406,836
70113New Orleans, LA 701132.1 mi48$19,104,432$290,000$398,009
70125New Orleans, LA 701252.5 mi75$26,734,575$325,000$356,461
70122New Orleans, LA 701222.9 mi169$54,340,598$298,504$321,542
70053Gretna, LA 700533.7 mi56$14,972,216$249,900$267,361
70174New Orleans, LA 701744.0 mi2$669,800$334,900$334,900
70032Arabi, LA 700324.3 mi63$20,217,078$319,000$320,906
70005Metairie, LA 700054.8 mi121$80,850,506$465,000$668,186
70056Gretna, LA 700565.8 mi121$31,964,207$244,900$264,167
70001Metairie, LA 700016.3 mi150$69,129,450$329,900$460,863
70058Harvey, LA 700586.7 mi96$25,434,144$243,800$264,939
70131New Orleans, LA 701317.4 mi121$43,435,007$264,000$358,967

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116?

As of January 2026, there are 195 active listings in NEW ORLEANS, LA (zip code 70116), compared to 200 the prior year.

What is the median home price in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116?

The median listing price in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116 is $399,000 as of January 2026, a 7.7% decrease from $432,500 the prior year.

How long do homes stay on the market in NEW ORLEANS, LA?

Homes in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116 spend an average of 100 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 94 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of January 2026, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70116 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 5 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 100 days on market compared to 94 days last year.

How much can I save on real estate commission in NEW ORLEANS, LA?

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