Calcasieu Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · as of August 2026
What is Calcasieu 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 Calcasieu Parish, LA in its market cycle?
Calcasieu Parish, LA is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
What’s the forecast for Calcasieu Parish, LA?
Our model forecasts Calcasieu Parish, LA’s home prices to rise about 4.2% 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.
Calcasieu Parish, LA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $229K | ▲ +4.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 53 days | ▼ -39.8% |
| Months of Supply | 3.4 | ▼ -46.9% |
| Homes for Sale | 706 | ▼ -40.6% |
| Homes Sold | 215 | ▲ +12% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $128 | ▲ +2.9% |
How has Calcasieu Parish, LA’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Calcasieu Parish, LA a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Calcasieu Parish, LA is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 67 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Calcasieu Parish, LA?
The median sale price in Calcasieu Parish, LA is $229K, having risen 4.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Calcasieu Parish, LA?
Calcasieu Parish, LA scores 74 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Calcasieu Parish, LA's Alpha Score?
Calcasieu Parish, LA's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (93/100) and its weakest is Price Momentum (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Calcasieu Parish, LA? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.