45Alpha

Natchitoches, LA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · LA · as of August 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%
-0.534
Inventory Health25%
-21.348
Affordability20%
+30.955
Economic Strength20%
22
Rental Yield15%
+39.974

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

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Natchitoches, LA metro area is classified as Recovering turning 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$195K-16.9%
Median Days on Market93 days-7.9%
Months of Supply6.0▲ +114.3%
Homes for Sale85▲ +11.8%
Homes Sold15-46.4%
Median Price / Sq Ft$120-5.6%

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

Now: 45
12-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 August 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 $195K, having fallen 16.9% over the past year.

How affordable is Natchitoches, LA metro area?

Natchitoches, LA metro area scores 55 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable 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 Rental Yield (74/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (22/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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