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Mer Rouge, LA Housing Market
The typical home in Mer Rouge, LA is worth $95,281, fell 3.4% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $125,000 (through May 2026). With homes going under contract in about 36 days, Mer Rouge is a balanced market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $95,281 home is about $509/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Mer Rouge, LA
Typical home value
$95,281
-3.4% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$125,000
Last published period
Redfin, through March 2026
Days on market
36
Average pace
Redfin, through March 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$55,588
Home costs 1.7x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Zillow figures are as of August 2026 and 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 Mer Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?
Mer Rouge, LA is a balanced market and homes selling in about 36 days. We classify markets from months of supply, sale-to-list ratio and days on market together — no single number decides it.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Mer Rouge housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Mer Rouge, LA. Redfin, through March 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $125,000 |
| Median price per sq ft | $74/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 36 days |
| Homes sold (that month) | 1 |
| Market condition | Balanced market |
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 Mer Rouge is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Mer Rouge 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 Mer Rouge home prices moved?
Across the 8 months we hold for Mer Rouge, LA, the median sale price fell 34.7%, from $191,450 in May 2021 to $125,000. The live Zillow value series has fell 3.4% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped.
Redfin, through March 2026 — the chart ends at Redfin's final published month.
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What does it cost to buy a home in Mer Rouge?
Priced off the typical home value of $95,281 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% | $19,056 | $76,225 | $509/mo |
| 5% | $4,764 | $90,517 | $604/mo |
Zillow, August 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 $509, that implies roughly $21,800 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Mer Rouge earns $55,588, about $33,788 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 1.7x — close to the historical 3x norm, which is unusual in 2026.
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Buying in Mer Rouge in the next 12 months?
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mer Rouge?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Mer Rouge, 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 Mer Rouge?
We hold fewer than two months of inventory readings for Mer Rouge, LA, so there is no trend to report yet.
How does Mer Rouge compare to Louisiana and the U.S.?
Mer Rouge homes sell for $125,000 — 54% below the Louisiana median of $269,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Mer Rouge runs 70% lower.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mer Rouge, LA | $125,000 | not published | 36 days |
| Louisiana statewide | $269,000 | +3.2% | 55 days |
| United States | $410,700 | not published | not published |
City and state rows: Redfin, through March 2026 · U.S. row: Freddie Mac via FRED, April 2026 (MSPUS, quarterly)
What to do next in Mer Rouge
What buyers should watch
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $95 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 $95,281 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 Mer Rouge listing goes under contract in 36 days. If yours passes that mark, the market is telling you the price is wrong — not that you need more showings.
- Your equity moved -3.4% in the last 12 months on the Zillow value series. That, not the price you paid, is what sets your net proceeds.
- Comparable ZIP-level pricing inside Mer Rouge varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Mer Rouge
Explore homes currently listed for sale in Mer Rouge, Louisiana across major real estate platforms.
How much do homes cost in Mer Rouge by property type?
How the Mer Rouge, LA market breaks down across single-family homes, condos and townhouses. Redfin, through March 2026
| Property type | Median price | Price / sq ft | Homes sold | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family | $125,000 | $74/sq ft | 1 | 36 days |
Who lives in Mer Rouge?
American Community Survey estimates for Mer Rouge. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
639
Households
240
Median income
$55,588/yr
Median age
36.9 years
Owner-occupied
56.7%
Median home value
$119,400
Median gross rent
$596/mo
Mean commute
20.9 min
56.7% of occupied homes in Mer Rouge 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. The Census self-reported median home value is $119,400 against Zillow's $95,281 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Mer Rouge?
1 schools tracked · 524 students
The largest public schools serving Mer Rouge, 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.
Delta Elementary School
Grades PK-6 · 524 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 Mer Rouge, LA?
Ordered by distance from Mer Rouge, not by size. Compare Mer Rouge side by side with any of them.
Mer Rouge housing market FAQ
Is Mer Rouge a buyer's or seller's market?
Mer Rouge, LA is currently a balanced market based on the supply, pace-of-sale and sale-to-list data we hold for this city. Redfin's public market tracker last published in May 2026, so this classification will not move until a new source fills that gap.
How much do homes cost in Mer Rouge?
The typical home in Mer Rouge, LA is worth $95,281 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $125,000, about $74 per square foot.
Is Mer Rouge cheaper than the rest of Louisiana?
Mer Rouge's median sale price of $125,000 is 54% lower than the Louisiana statewide median of $269,000, and 70% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Mer Rouge?
Homes in Mer Rouge, LA spent a median of 36 days on market before going under contract, versus 55 days statewide. That is a normal pace: enough time to see a home twice, not enough to wait a month. (Redfin, through May 2026.)
What income do you need to buy a home in Mer Rouge?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $95,281 home is about $509 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $21,800 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $55,588.
Are home prices rising in Mer Rouge?
The typical home value in Mer Rouge, LA fell 3.4% over the last 12 months, from $98,679 to $95,281 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Mer Rouge?
Mer Rouge 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 Mer Rouge?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Mer Rouge, LA is a balanced market, the 30-year fixed rate is 7.03%. Properties Incorporated publishes the data; it does not give financial advice.
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