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Central, LA Housing Market
Leaning buyer's-3.0% YoY
Redfin, through May 2026 · No longer updatingFreddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 · Refreshes weekly
The last median sale price Redfin published was $311,500, -3.0% year over year (through May 2026). With 4.2 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 72 days, Central is a leaning buyer's. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $311,500 home is about $1,663/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Central, LA
Median sale price
$311,500
-3.0% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
72
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$90,091
Home costs 3.5x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Selling below asking
Redfin, through May 2026
Zillow figures refresh monthly. Redfin figures are through May 2026 — Redfin stopped publishing its public market trackers in June 2026, so those numbers are final, not current. Mortgage rates come from Freddie Mac via FRED and update weekly.
Is Central a buyer's or seller's market?
Leaning buyer's4.2 months of supply72 days on market98.3% of asking
Central, LA is a leaning buyer's, based on 4.2 months of supply and homes selling in about 72 days. 4 to 5 months of supply is the neutral band: neither side holds a structural advantage, and outcomes turn on the individual property.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Central housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Central, LA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $311,500 |
| Median list price | $352,500 |
| Year-over-year price change | -3.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $170/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 72 days |
| Months of supply | 4.2 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 98.3% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 25 |
| Listings with a price cut | 30.8% |
| Market condition | Leaning buyer's |
How to read these numbers
- Median sale price
- Half the homes that closed sold for more than this, half for less. It moves with what kind of home sold that month, so a quiet month with two big sales can swing it. Redfin's figure for Central is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Central is worth right now, whether or not it sold. It is smoother than the median sale price and it still refreshes monthly, which is why this page leads with it.
- Months of supply
- How long it would take to sell every active listing at the current pace. Under 3 favors sellers, over 6 favors buyers, and 3 to 6 is the balanced band.
- Days on market
- Median time from listing to accepted offer. Short means you should have financing ready before you tour; long means there is room to negotiate on price and repairs.
- Sale-to-list ratio
- Sale price divided by the last asking price. Above 100% means bidding above asking is normal here; below 100% means the typical buyer got a discount.
- Price per square foot
- The size-adjusted price. Use it to compare a 1,400 sq ft house to a 2,600 sq ft house, not to value your own home — lot, condition and age move it a lot.
- Listings with a price cut
- Share of active listings that dropped their asking price in the month. A high share is the earliest visible sign that sellers are ahead of what buyers will pay.
- Typical asking rent (ZORI)
- Zillow's repeat-rent index for asking rents on new leases. Paired with the home value it gives the price-to-rent ratio in the rent-vs-buy section below.
How have Central home prices moved?
Over the last three years the median sale price in Central, LA rose 15.3%, from $270,250 to $311,500. 30.8% of Central listings cut their asking price in the final Redfin month — a high share, and the clearest sign that list prices were running ahead of what buyers would pay. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 4.2 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 98.3%. Watch those two together — they move before the median does.
Redfin, through May 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Central?
Priced off the median sale price of $311,500 at the current 7.03% 30-year fixed rate. These are principal and interest only — property taxes, homeowner's insurance, HOA dues and mortgage insurance are on top, and they vary enough by property that we will not guess them for you.
| Down payment | Cash at close | Loan amount | Monthly P&I |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20% | $62,300 | $249,200 | $1,663/mo |
| 5% | $15,575 | $295,925 | $1,975/mo |
Redfin, through May 2026 for the price · Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026 for the rate
What income do you need?
Lenders generally want housing costs under 28% of gross income. On the 20%-down payment of $1,663, that implies roughly $71,270 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Central earns $90,091, about $18,821 more than that threshold — the typical local household clears the payment on a typical local home with 20% down. That puts the price-to-income ratio at 3.5x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Central?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Central, LA, so we cannot compute a price-to-rent ratio here without borrowing a nearby market's rents and calling them local — which we will not do. The rent vs. buy calculator works with a rent figure you supply.
Is inventory rising or falling in Central?
We hold fewer than two months of inventory readings for Central, LA, so there is no trend to report yet.
How does Central compare to Louisiana and the U.S.?
Central homes sell for $311,500 — 16% above the Louisiana median of $269,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Central runs 24% lower. Year-over-year, Central moved -3.0% against Louisiana's +3.2% — a smaller swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central, LA | $311,500 | -3.0% | 72 days |
| Louisiana statewide | $269,000 | +3.2% | 55 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through May 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Central
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 4.2. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The share of listings cutting price, currently 30.8%. A listing that has already cut once is the one most likely to accept below asking.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $312 a month in principal and interest alone, before mortgage insurance. That gap, not the price, is usually what decides your timeline.
- Rate moves. At 7.03%, every full point of rate change moves the payment on a $311,500 home more than a 5% price change does.
- Your credit tier before you shop, not after — it sets the rate you are quoted. Run your numbers first.
What sellers should know
- The median Central listing goes under contract in 72 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Homes here close at 98.3% of asking. Price to that ratio from day one rather than chasing the market down in cuts.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Central varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Central
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$230,000
10241 Ardoon Dr
Central, LA
3 bd2 ba1,453 sqft$158/ft²
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$235,000
16415 Pernecia Ave
Central, LA
3 bd2 ba1,609 sqft$146/ft²
House17,860 sqft lot
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$275,000
12836 Pirates Aly
Central, LA
3 bd2 ba1,456 sqft$189/ft²
House3,049 sqft lot
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$359,900
12693 Legacy Oaks Ave
Central, LA
4 bd2 ba1,860 sqft$193/ft²
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$369,990
13105 Magnolia Square Dr
Central, LA
3 bd2 ba1,846 sqft$200/ft²
House6,098 sqft lot
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$414,990
12918 Magnolia Square Dr
Central, LA
4 bd3 ba2,337 sqft$178/ft²
House6,098 sqft lot
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$425,150
12692 Legacy Oaks Ave
Central, LA
4 bd3 ba2,661 sqft$160/ft²
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$450,000
10482 Summerside Dr
Central, LA
4 bd2 ba2,000 sqft$225/ft²
House1.79 acres
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$459,000
13068 Elissa Ln
Central, LA
4 bd3 ba2,236 sqft$205/ft²
House9,583 sqft lot
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$485,000
10222 Sagefield Dr
Central, LA
4 bd4 ba3,103 sqft$156/ft²
House40,511 sqft lot
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$569,900
12696 Solemn Oaks Ave
Central, LA
4 bd3 ba2,401 sqft$237/ft²
House13,068 sqft lot
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Price drops:30.8%of listings
Sale-to-list:98.3%
How much do homes cost in Central by property type?
How the Central, LA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through May 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $311,500 | $170/sq ft | 25 | 72 days |
| Townhouse | $96,500 | $97/sq ft | 1 | 122 days |
Who lives in Central?
American Community Survey estimates for Central. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
29,603
Households
11,309
Median income
$90,091/yr
Median age
40.3 years
Owner-occupied
89.3%
Median home value
$270,700
Median gross rent
$1,373/mo
Mean commute
28.6 min
89.3% of occupied homes in Central are owner-occupied, and the rest are rented — which is the share that decides how much of the local housing stock ever reaches the for-sale market.
Which public schools serve Central?
2 schools tracked · 2,143 students
The largest public schools serving Central, LA by enrollment, drawn from the National Center for Education Statistics. School quality is a commonly cited factor in home-buying decisions — these are the campuses families in this area are most likely to encounter.
Central Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 1,086 students
Central Intermediate School
Grades 3-5 · 1,057 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
Which cities are near Central, LA?
Ordered by distance from Central, not by size. Compare Central side by side with any of them.
Central housing market FAQ
Is Central a buyer's or seller's market?
Central, LA is currently a leaning buyer's. That read comes from 4.2 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 72 days, and sellers getting 98.3% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Central?
The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $311,500, about $170 per square foot.
Is Central cheaper than the rest of Louisiana?
Central's median sale price of $311,500 is 16% higher than the Louisiana statewide median of $269,000, and 24% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Central?
Homes in Central, LA spent a median of 72 days on market before going under contract, versus 55 days statewide. Over two months means buyers have time to inspect, compare and negotiate. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Central?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $311,500 home is about $1,663 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $71,270 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $90,091.
Are home prices rising in Central?
Redfin's last published year-over-year change for Central, LA was -3.0%, measured through May 2026. That series is frozen; treat it as a historical reading rather than a current trend.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Central?
Central ZIP-level sale prices are not all published for the same period, so ranking them would compare different months. The ZIP pages listed on this page show what we hold for each one individually.
Is now a good time to buy in Central?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Central, LA is a leaning buyer's with 4.2 months of supply, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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