Jefferson Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · as of July 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.
What’s the forecast for Jefferson Parish, LA?
Our model forecasts Jefferson Parish, LA’s home prices to rise about 4.5% over the next 12 months (high confidence).
This is a separate, forward-looking view — not the cycle classification above. See how past forecasts performed on the track record, or the full local forecast with its confidence range on the market page.
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% |
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 July 2026, Jefferson Parish, LA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 50 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 53 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable 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 Price Momentum (30/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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