Lake Charles, LA metro area Housing Market Brief
metro · LA · as of August 2026
What is Lake Charles, LA metro area’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 Lake Charles, LA metro area in its market cycle?
Lake Charles, LA metro area 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 Lake Charles, LA metro area?
Our model forecasts Lake Charles, LA metro area’s home prices to rise about 5.2% 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.
Lake Charles, LA metro area housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $234K | ▲ +4.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 86 days | 0% |
| Months of Supply | 3.5 | ▼ -44.4% |
| Homes for Sale | 746 | ▼ -39.5% |
| Homes Sold | 223 | ▲ +10.4% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $130 | ▲ +2.7% |
How has Lake Charles, LA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Charles, LA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?
As of August 2026, Lake Charles, LA metro area is classified as a Seller's Market, based on its Alpha Score of 66 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Lake Charles, LA metro area?
The median sale price in Lake Charles, LA metro area is $234K, having risen 4.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Lake Charles, LA metro area?
Lake Charles, LA metro area scores 78 out of 100 on affordability — relatively affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.
What's driving Lake Charles, LA metro area's Alpha Score?
Lake Charles, LA metro area's strongest dimension is Rental Yield (94/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (47/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
Want the live, interactive view of Lake Charles, LA metro area? Open the full market dashboard — charts, ZIP-level drill-down, and watchlist tracking. Explore the map or read the methodology.