Jefferson Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · score computed October 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.
Population band 5 of 5 (population 103,008–9,808,667) · comparable within its band
Where is Jefferson Parish, LA in its market cycle?
Jefferson 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.
What’s the forecast for Jefferson Parish, LA?
County-level forecasts are paused (since Oct 18, 2026). The new public-data model we built to replace them didn't pass our accuracy test, and we won't publish forecasts again until a model does.
Jefferson Parish, LA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $259K | ▼ -9% | Redfin |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | ▲ +8.2% | Redfin |
| Months of Supply | 5.6 | ▲ +7.7% | Redfin |
| Homes for Sale | 1,555 | ▲ +6.3% | Redfin |
| Homes Sold | 279 | ▼ -0.4% | Redfin |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $154 | ▼ -4% | Redfin |
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?
In the scores computed October 2026, Jefferson Parish, LA is classified as a Buyer's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 36 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, building, 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 $259K, having fallen 9% over the past year, according to Redfin.
How affordable is Jefferson Parish, LA?
Jefferson Parish, LA scores 21 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 (72/100) and its weakest is Inventory Health (12/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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