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Opelousas, LA metro area Housing Market Brief

metro · as of May 2026

Balanced

What is Opelousas, 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%
+8.336
Inventory Health25%
+15.570
Affordability20%
46
Economic Strength20%
No data
50
Rental Yield15%
35

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

EmergingGrowingMaturePeakingDecliningRecovering

Opelousas, 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.

Opelousas, LA metro area housing market data

MetricValueYoY
Median Sale Price$208K▲ +12.3%
Median Days on Market99 days-8.3%
Months of Supply4.7-14.5%
Homes for Sale178-14.8%
Homes Sold380%
Median Price / Sq Ft$99-21.2%
Sale-to-List Ratio95.6%-0.7%

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

Now: 49
4-period trend
Median sale price · 12 mo

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Frequently asked questions

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

As of May 2026, Opelousas, LA metro area is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 49 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.

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

The median sale price in Opelousas, LA metro area is $208K, having risen 12.3% over the past year.

How affordable is Opelousas, LA metro area?

Opelousas, LA metro area scores 46 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other metros.

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

Opelousas, LA metro area's strongest dimension is Inventory Health (70/100) and its weakest is Rental Yield (35/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.

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