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Plain Dealing, LA Housing Market
The typical home in Plain Dealing, LA is worth $131,317, rose 12.1% over the past year (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The last median sale price Redfin published was $225,000, +275.0% year over year (through May 2026). With 2.5 months of supply and homes going under contract in about 174 days, Plain Dealing is a seller's market. At today's 7.03% 30-year fixed rate, 20% down on a $131,317 home is about $701/mo in principal and interest.
Key numbers for Plain Dealing, LA
Typical home value
$131,317
+12.1% in 12 months
Zillow, August 2026
Median sale price
$225,000
+275.0% year over year
Redfin, through May 2026
Days on market
174
Slow-moving
Redfin, through May 2026
Active listings
5
2.5 months of supply
Redfin, through May 2026
30-yr fixed rate
7.03%
Freddie Mac weekly average
Freddie Mac via FRED, September 2026
Median household income
$31,298
Home costs 4.2x income
U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Selling above asking
Redfin, through May 2026
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 Plain Dealing a buyer's or seller's market?
Plain Dealing, LA is a seller's market, based on 2.5 months of supply and homes selling in about 174 days. Under 4 months of supply tilts the market toward sellers: homes clear faster than they are replaced, so concessions are scarce.
Inputs are Redfin's final published period (May 2026). How we classify markets · Where the data comes from
What does the Plain Dealing housing market data show?
Every row below is Redfin's final published month for Plain Dealing, LA. Redfin, through May 2026
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median sale price | $225,000 |
| Year-over-year price change | +275.0% |
| Median price per sq ft | $108/sq ft |
| Median days on market | 174 days |
| Active inventory | 5 listings |
| Months of supply | 2.5 months |
| Sale-to-list price ratio | 101.6% |
| Homes sold (that month) | 2 |
| Market condition | Seller's 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 Plain Dealing is frozen at May 2026.
- Typical home value (ZHVI)
- Zillow's estimate of what a mid-market home in Plain Dealing 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 Plain Dealing home prices moved?
Across the 30 months we hold for Plain Dealing, LA, the median sale price fell 10.0%, from $249,999 in April 2021 to $225,000. The live Zillow value series has rose 12.1% in the last 12 months, which is the more current read now that Redfin's series has stopped. For prices to fall meaningfully from here, supply would have to keep building past 2.5 months while the sale-to-list ratio slips below its current 101.6%. 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 Plain Dealing?
Priced off the typical home value of $131,317 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% | $26,263 | $105,054 | $701/mo |
| 5% | $6,566 | $124,751 | $832/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 $701, that implies roughly $30,045 a year before you add taxes and insurance. The median household in Plain Dealing earns $31,298, about $1,253 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 4.2x — above the historical 3x norm but in line with much of the country in 2026.
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Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Plain Dealing?
Zillow does not publish a rent index (ZORI) for Plain Dealing, 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 Plain Dealing?
Active listings in Plain Dealing, LA went from 4 in December 2023 to 5 in May 2026, a +25.0% change. Rising inventory is the single most useful leading indicator for buyers: more choice, longer marketing times, and more sellers willing to negotiate before price cuts show up in the median.
| Month | Active listings | New listings |
|---|---|---|
| February 2024 | 2 | not published |
| March 2024 | 1 | not published |
| May 2024 | 2 | not published |
| July 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| August 2024 | 3 | 2 |
| September 2024 | 4 | 1 |
| November 2024 | 2 | not published |
| April 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| May 2025 | 2 | 1 |
| February 2026 | 6 | 1 |
| April 2026 | 5 | not published |
| May 2026 | 5 | not published |
Redfin, through May 2026
How does Plain Dealing compare to Louisiana and the U.S.?
Plain Dealing homes sell for $225,000 — 16% below the Louisiana median of $269,000. Against the national median of $410,700, Plain Dealing runs 45% lower. Year-over-year, Plain Dealing moved +275.0% against Louisiana's +3.2% — a bigger swing than the state as a whole.
| Market | Median sale price | YoY | Days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain Dealing, LA | $225,000 | +275.0% | 174 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 Plain Dealing
What buyers should watch
- Months of supply, currently 2.5. It turns before price does — when it climbs past 6, sellers start taking offers they would have rejected a quarter earlier.
- The gap between 5% and 20% down here is $131 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 $131,317 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 Plain Dealing listing goes under contract in 174 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 101.6% of asking. Price at the number you want and let competition do the rest.
- Your equity moved +12.1% 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 Plain Dealing varies more than the citywide median suggests — check the ZIP pages below before you set a number.
Homes for sale in Plain Dealing
There are currently 5 homes listed for sale in Plain Dealing, Louisiana.
Active listings
5
Homes on market
Avg. days on market
174
Days until sale
How much do homes cost in Plain Dealing by property type?
How the Plain Dealing, 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 | $225,000 | $108/sq ft | 2 | 174 days |
Who lives in Plain Dealing?
American Community Survey estimates for Plain Dealing. U.S. Census ACS, 2023
Population
852
Households
403
Median income
$31,298/yr
Median age
53.7 years
Owner-occupied
63.0%
Median home value
$99,700
Median gross rent
$493/mo
Mean commute
27.5 min
63.0% of occupied homes in Plain Dealing 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 $99,700 against Zillow's $131,317 typical value; the gap is normal — ACS asks owners what they think their home is worth, Zillow models transactions.
Which public schools serve Plain Dealing?
1 schools tracked · 276 students
The largest public schools serving Plain Dealing, 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.
Plain Dealing High School
Grades PK-12 · 276 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 Plain Dealing, LA?
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Plain Dealing housing market FAQ
Is Plain Dealing a buyer's or seller's market?
Plain Dealing, LA is currently a seller's market. That read comes from 2.5 months of supply, homes going under contract in about 174 days, and sellers getting 101.6% of their asking price in the last month Redfin published (May 2026).
How much do homes cost in Plain Dealing?
The typical home in Plain Dealing, LA is worth $131,317 (Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026). The median sale price in the last month Redfin published was $225,000, about $108 per square foot.
Is Plain Dealing cheaper than the rest of Louisiana?
Plain Dealing's median sale price of $225,000 is 16% lower than the Louisiana statewide median of $269,000, and 45% below the U.S. median of $410,700. Both figures are for the same period.
How long do homes take to sell in Plain Dealing?
Homes in Plain Dealing, LA spent a median of 174 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 Plain Dealing?
At the current 30-year fixed rate of 7.03%, 20% down on a $131,317 home is about $701 a month in principal and interest. Lenders typically want that under 28% of gross income, which works out to roughly $30,045 a year before taxes, insurance, HOA dues or mortgage insurance. The local median household income is $31,298.
Are home prices rising in Plain Dealing?
The typical home value in Plain Dealing, LA rose 12.1% over the last 12 months, from $117,091 to $131,317 (Zillow, August 2026). This is the live series — it refreshes monthly.
What are the cheapest ZIP codes in Plain Dealing?
Plain Dealing 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 Plain Dealing?
That depends on your timeline, not on a headline. What the data says today: Plain Dealing, LA is a seller's market with 2.5 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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