Lafayette Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · as of May 2026
What is Lafayette Parish, LA’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Lafayette Parish, LA in its market cycle?
Lafayette Parish, LA is classified as Recovering — turning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Lafayette Parish, LA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $256K | ▲ +1.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 44 days | ▼ -6.4% |
| Months of Supply | 3.6 | 0% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,120 | ▲ +0.8% |
| Homes Sold | 308 | ▲ +0.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $148 | ▼ -0.6% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% | ▼ -0.1% |
How has Lafayette Parish, LA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lafayette Parish, LA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Lafayette Parish, LA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 46 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lafayette Parish, LA?
The median sale price in Lafayette Parish, LA is $256K, having risen 1.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Lafayette Parish, LA?
Lafayette Parish, LA scores 25 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Lafayette Parish, LA's Alpha Score?
Lafayette Parish, LA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (75/100) and its weakest is Affordability (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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