Calcasieu Parish, LA Housing Market Brief
county · LA · as of May 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.
Calcasieu Parish, LA housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $240K | ▲ +1.8% |
| Median Days on Market | 56 days | ▼ -37.8% |
| Months of Supply | 4.2 | ▼ -32.3% |
| Homes for Sale | 740 | ▼ -31.7% |
| Homes Sold | 177 | ▲ +1.1% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $133 | ▲ +3.8% |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.2% | ▼ -0.6% |
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 May 2026, Calcasieu Parish, LA is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 53 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 $240K, having risen 1.8% over the past year.
How affordable is Calcasieu Parish, LA?
Calcasieu Parish, LA scores 38 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable 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 (69/100) and its weakest is Affordability (38/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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