Jefferson Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · as of May 2026
What is Jefferson 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 Jefferson Parish, LA in its market cycle?
Jefferson Parish, LA is classified as Mature — holding near a healthy peak. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Jefferson Parish, LA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $270K | ▼ -5.2% |
| Median Days on Market | 50 days | ▲ +19.1% |
| Months of Supply | 5.1 | ▲ +15.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 1,443 | ▼ -3.9% |
| Homes Sold | 282 | ▼ -17.8% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $157 | ▼ -4% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.0% | ▼ -0.4% |
How has Jefferson Parish, LA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jefferson Parish, LA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Jefferson Parish, LA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 41 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Jefferson Parish, LA?
The median sale price in Jefferson Parish, LA is $270K, having fallen 5.2% over the past year.
How affordable is Jefferson Parish, LA?
Jefferson Parish, LA scores 20 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Jefferson Parish, LA's Alpha Score?
Jefferson Parish, LA's strongest dimension is Economic Strength (71/100) and its weakest is Affordability (20/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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