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Market Intelligence · LA / Calcasieu Parish

Lake Charles, LA home prices and housing market

5 ZIP markets liveData updated September 2026Typical value$203K1-yr changeUp2.5%

The typical home value in Lake Charles, LA is $203K as of September 2026, up 2.5% from a year ago, based on the Zillow Home Value Index. In the typical Lake Charles ZIP code, the median list price is $233K and homes spend a median of 72 days on market as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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Lake Charles, by the numbers.

Typical home valueZillow ZHVI, September 2026
$203K
1-yr changeMedian across Lake Charles ZIPs
+2.5%
ZIP markets live10 tracked in Lake Charles
5
County
Calcasieu Parish

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12-month value trend

+2.5% over 12 months

Typical home value in Lake Charles over the last 12 months: $198K in Sep 2025 to $203K in Sep 2026 (+2.5%).

Sep 2025$198K

Sep 2026$203K

Median Zillow home value index across Lake Charles's ZIP codes.

Context

In Lake Charles, the typical home value stands at $203,121, up 2.5% over the past year as of September 2026. There are 484 homes for sale, with a median list price of $232,525. New listings total 120, while homes spend a median of 72 days on market. About 14.5% of listings have seen a price cut. The data suggests a stable market with modest growth, though the number of price reductions indicates some sellers are adjusting expectations to move their homes.

The numbers

What is the housing market like in Lake Charles, LA?

Typical home value

$203K

Up2.5%YoY

Median list price

$233K

Days on market

72

Homes for sale

484

Price cuts

14.5%

New listings

120

Sources · Zillow ZHVI (September 2026) / Realtor.com (September 2026)

Figures reflect Lake Charles's ZIP codes with market data: values and listing medians take the median across ZIPs; inventory and new listings are summed.

Prices over time

Lake Charles, LA home prices over time

Typical home values in Lake Charles, LA are up 2.5% over the past year, from $198K in September 2025 to $203K in September 2026.

Typical home value in Lake Charles, LA, September of each year
MonthTypical value1-yr change
September 2026$203,121+2.5%
September 2025$198,135No prior year

Typical value is the median Zillow Home Value Index across Lake Charles ZIP codes, taken in September of each year so every row compares the same month.

Market balance

Is Lake Charles, LA a buyer's or seller's market?

Lake Charles, LA leans toward a buyer's market.

Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate.

Based on a median of 72 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Lake Charles ZIP code, and 120 new listings against 484 active listings across Lake Charles, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

The outlook

Lake Charles housing market forecast 2027

-0.8%

Weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, 12 months to September 2027

A weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts, across 5 Lake Charles ZIP codes, points to typical home values falling 0.8% by September 2027.

Over the 12 months through September 2026, typical home values in Lake Charles rose 2.5%, per the Zillow Home Value Index.

Will home prices drop in Lake Charles?

The forecasts point that way: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts for Lake Charles shows typical home values falling 0.8% by September 2027, after a 2.5% rise over the past 12 months. Forecasts are not guarantees: mortgage rates, inventory, and the wider economy can move values either way.

How this is calculated: each ZIP code's 12-month Zillow forecast is weighted by its typical home value (Zillow Home Value Index, September 2026). 5 Lake Charles ZIP codes have both figures.

Forecast: a weighted average of Zillow's ZIP forecasts (Zillow Home Value Forecast, published October 2026), calculated by Home Value Pros. A forecast, not a guarantee.

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The markets

Which Lake Charles ZIP codes have the highest home values?

Typical value is the Zillow home value index (ZHVI) for each ZIP, as of September 2026. 1-yr change compares it to the same ZIP a year earlier. We track 10 Lake Charles ZIP codes in total; the remaining 5 publish as their data clears editorial QA.

Zillow ZHVI, September 2026

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Common questions

Questions about Lake Charles, LA home prices.

What is the typical home value in Lake Charles?

The typical home value in Lake Charles is $203,121, which has increased 2.5% over the past year as of September 2026.

How long do homes take to sell in Lake Charles?

Homes in Lake Charles spend a median of 72 days on market. The median list price is $232,525, and as of September 2026, there are 484 homes for sale.

Are sellers reducing prices in Lake Charles?

Yes, 14.5% of listings have a price cut as of September 2026, suggesting some adjustment in seller expectations.

Are home prices going up or down in Lake Charles, LA?

Typical home values in Lake Charles, LA are up 2.5% over the past year, based on the Zillow Home Value Index as of September 2026.

Is Lake Charles, LA a buyer's or seller's market?

Lake Charles, LA leans toward a buyer's market. Homes are taking longer to sell and homes for sale are building up relative to new listings, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Based on a median of 72 days on market and 15% of listings with a price cut in the typical Lake Charles ZIP code, and 120 new listings against 484 active listings across Lake Charles, as of September 2026 (Realtor.com).

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