Orleans Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · as of May 2026
What is Orleans 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 Orleans Parish, LA in its market cycle?
Orleans 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.
Orleans Parish, LA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $355K | ▲ +1.7% |
| Median Days on Market | 54 days | ▼ -18.2% |
| Months of Supply | 5.8 | ▼ -21.6% |
| Homes for Sale | 2,168 | ▼ -17.2% |
| Homes Sold | 376 | ▲ +6.5% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $208 | ▲ +6.1% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.5% | ▲ +0.1% |
How has Orleans Parish, LA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Orleans Parish, LA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Orleans Parish, LA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 37 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Orleans Parish, LA?
The median sale price in Orleans Parish, LA is $355K, having risen 1.7% over the past year.
How affordable is Orleans Parish, LA?
Orleans Parish, LA scores 5 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Orleans Parish, LA's Alpha Score?
Orleans Parish, LA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (59/100) and its weakest is Affordability (5/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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