Lake Charles, LA Housing Market & Real Estate
Housing market overview · Updated weekly ·
Quick answer: The median home sale price in Lake Charles, LA is $220,000, up 0.8% year-over-year. Homes sell in an average of 133 days with 387 active listings. The market is currently a buyer's market.
$220,000median sale price
Is Lake Charles a buyer's or seller's market?
Lake Charles, LA is currently a buyer's market, based on 5.8 months of supply and homes selling in about 133 days. How we determine this →
Homes sold
67
Last 12 weeks
Days on market
133
Average pace
Active listings
387
5.8 months supply
Sale-to-list
97.0%
Below asking
Lake Charles, LA market data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $220,000 |
| Median list price | $260,197 |
| Year-over-year price change | +0.8% |
| Average days on market | 133 days |
| Active inventory | 387 listings |
| Months of supply | 5.8 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 97.0% |
| Market condition | Buyer's market |
Source: Redfin · Updated weekly
The Lake Charles housing market is currently classified as a buyer's market with a median sale price of $220,000. Prices have risen 0.8% compared to last year, with homes spending an average of 133 days on market, indicating 5.8 months of inventory.This inventory level gives buyers significantly more negotiating power, allowing time to inspect properties thoroughly and potentially negotiate better terms.
Market trends
Homes for sale in Lake Charles
There are currently 387 homes listed for sale in Lake Charles, Louisiana. The median listing price is $260K.
Active listings
387
Homes on market
Median list price
$260K
Avg. days on market
133
Days until sale
New this week
106
Newly listed
Top public schools in Lake Charles
34 schools tracked · 19,436 students
The largest public schools serving Lake Charles, 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.
Alfred M. Barbe High School
Grades 9-12 · 2,012 students
Sam Houston High School
Grades 9-12 · 1,191 students
S. J. Welsh Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 1,031 students
Moss Bluff Elementary School
Grades PK-5 · 986 students
LaGrange High School
Grades 9-12 · 941 students
Lake Charles Charter Academy
Grades PK-8 · 923 students
Moss Bluff Middle School
Grades 6-8 · 864 students
Southwest Louisiana Charter Academy
Grades PK-8 · 848 students
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data directory. Updated annually. Ratings and test scores are not currently displayed.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Lake Charles?
The median home sale price in Lake Charles is $220,000, up 0.8% from last year.
How long do homes stay on market in Lake Charles?
Homes typically spend 133 days on market before going under contract.
Is Lake Charles a buyer's or seller's market?
With 5.8 months of supply, Lake Charles is currently a buyer's market.
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