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NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117

Real Estate Market Report
Balanced Market
September 2026  ·  Source: Realtor.com

Neighborhoods in ZIP 70117

Bywater · Florida Area · Florida Project · Holy Cross · Lower Ninth Ward · Marigny · St Claude · St Roch

Market Analysis

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

The NEW ORLEANS, LA real estate market (70117) currently shows 181 active listings, with 24 pending sales. Homes are averaging 103 days on the market before going under contract.

Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.

Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 89 days last year.

The median listing price has fallen 12.6% year-over-year, from $246,625 to $215,500.

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Market Context

Market Context

Population: 25,888  ·  Density: 1,815.9/mi²  ·  Median household income: $37,472

Typical home value: $249,874  ·  Homeownership: 47.3%

Market Overview

Active Listings
181
⇩ 1.1% vs 183 last year
Pending
24
13% pending ratio
Median Price
$215,500
⇩ 12.6% vs $246,625 last year
Average Price
$278,140
⇩ 6.3% vs $296,908 last year
Days on Market
103
⇧ 15.7% vs 89 days last year

Price Per Square Foot

Median $/sqft
$169
⇧ 1.8% vs $166/sqft last year
Median Home Size
1,350 sqft
Typical listing size
12-Month $/sqft Trend

Market Trends

Inventory & Days on Market

Year over Year
  • Listings: 181 this year vs 183 last year
  • Days on market: 103 now vs 89 last year

Median & Average Pricing

Year over Year
  • Median: $215,500 (-12.6% YoY)
  • Average: $278,140 (-6.3% 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
Price Per Sqft
Price Reduced %

Nearby Real Estate Markets

Median Price Legend:
< $250K
$250K–$500K
$500K–$1M
$1M–$2M
> $2M
25 Nearby Zip Code Markets within 7.7 miles — 1,525 listings ($681,857,813 combined market value)
Zip City / State Distance Listings Market Value Median $ Average $
70117New Orleans, LA 701170.0 mi173$52,137,875$242,500$301,375
70114New Orleans, LA 701142.2 mi117$35,758,827$262,000$305,631
70112New Orleans, LA 701123.0 mi55$33,645,370$375,000$611,734
70130New Orleans, LA 701303.2 mi201$141,894,141$385,000$705,941
70119New Orleans, LA 701193.5 mi139$57,954,799$324,750$416,941
70113New Orleans, LA 701133.7 mi58$26,386,984$317,500$454,948
70043Chalmette, LA 700434.0 mi118$31,639,576$261,238$268,132
70124New Orleans, LA 701245.2 mi169$112,589,321$571,975$666,209
70127New Orleans, LA 701275.3 mi61$12,035,727$186,875$197,307
70131New Orleans, LA 701315.9 mi124$43,325,104$254,900$349,396
70005Metairie, LA 700056.6 mi121$79,133,153$467,500$653,993
70058Harvey, LA 700587.2 mi109$28,673,976$239,925$263,064
70121New Orleans, LA 701217.7 mi80$26,682,960$317,500$333,537

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are for sale in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117?

As of September 2026, there are 181 active listings in NEW ORLEANS, LA (zip code 70117), compared to 183 the prior year.

What is the median home price in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117?

The median listing price in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 is $215,500 as of September 2026, a 12.6% decrease from $246,625 the prior year.

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

Homes in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 spend an average of 103 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 89 days the prior year.

Is it a seller's or buyer's market in NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117?

Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70117 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 2 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 103 days on market compared to 89 days last year.

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