45Alpha

Natchitoches, LA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Natchitoches, 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.

Price Momentum20%
-15.934
Inventory Health25%
-4.969
Affordability20%
34
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
25

Where is Natchitoches, LA metro area in its market cycle?

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Natchitoches, LA metro area is classified as Recoveringturning back up after a downturn. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.

Natchitoches, LA metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$244K-5.1%
Median Days on Market17 days-73%
Months of Supply4.8▲ +6.7%
Homes for Sale77-4.9%
Homes Sold16-11.1%
Median Price / Sq Ft$141▲ +3.6%
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%-1.9%

How has Natchitoches, LA metro area’s Alpha Score moved?

Now: 45
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

Is Natchitoches, LA metro area a buyer's or seller's market?

As of May 2026, Natchitoches, LA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 45 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

Are home prices rising or falling in Natchitoches, LA metro area?

The median sale price in Natchitoches, LA metro area is $244K, having fallen 5.1% over the past year.

How affordable is Natchitoches, LA metro area?

Natchitoches, LA metro area scores 34 out of 100 on affordability — relatively unaffordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

What's driving Natchitoches, LA metro area's Alpha Score?

Natchitoches, LA metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (69/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (25/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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