Data as of September 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The RUSTON, LA real estate market (71270) currently shows 92 active listings, with 20 pending sales. Homes are averaging 108 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 36 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 108 days on market compared to 68 days last year.
The median listing price has risen 10.4% year-over-year, from $258,650 to $285,428.
Population: 33,112 · Density: 61.8/mi² · Median household income: $36,679
Typical home value: $210,473 · Homeownership: 47.4%
| Zip | City / State | Distance | Listings | Market Value | Median $ | Average $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71270 | Ruston, LA 71270 | 0.0 mi | 107 | $41,776,973 | $282,500 | $390,439 |
| 71227 | Choudrant, LA 71227 | 9.5 mi | 14 | $5,420,198 | $236,750 | $387,157 |
| 71268 | Quitman, LA 71268 | 11.8 mi | 6 | $1,796,340 | $186,975 | $299,390 |
| 71247 | Hodge, LA 71247 | 16.0 mi | 1 | $175,000 | $175,000 | $175,000 |
| 71225 | Calhoun, LA 71225 | 17.1 mi | 26 | $12,256,348 | $429,000 | $471,398 |
| 71251 | Jonesboro, LA 71251 | 19.1 mi | 17 | $3,601,841 | $198,000 | $211,873 |
| 71226 | Chatham, LA 71226 | 20.6 mi | 5 | $1,514,375 | $295,000 | $302,875 |
| 71003 | Athens, LA 71003 | 24.4 mi | 3 | $2,028,750 | $512,750 | $676,250 |
| 71028 | Gibsland, LA 71028 | 25.2 mi | 1 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 71048 | Lisbon, LA 71048 | 26.6 mi | 1 | $145,000 | $145,000 | $145,000 |
| 71040 | Homer, LA 71040 | 29.5 mi | 22 | $8,579,208 | $271,250 | $389,964 |
| 71256 | Lillie, LA 71256 | 31.7 mi | 7 | $1,673,609 | $189,900 | $239,087 |
| 71016 | Castor, LA 71016 | 32.9 mi | 2 | $199,000 | $99,500 | $99,500 |
As of September 2026, there are 92 active listings in RUSTON, LA (zip code 71270), compared to 128 the prior year.
The median listing price in RUSTON, LA 71270 is $285,428 as of September 2026, a 10.4% increase from $258,650 the prior year.
Homes in RUSTON, LA 71270 spend an average of 108 days on the market before going under contract, compared to 68 days the prior year.
Based on current inventory and days-on-market data as of September 2026, RUSTON, LA 71270 is currently a Balanced Market. Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 36 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers. Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 108 days on market compared to 68 days last year.
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