Louisiana Housing Market Forecast — September 2026
Sialim tracks 17 Louisiana metros, forecasting home values next month, next quarter, and one year out from Zillow price history plus mortgage rates, inventory, and labor data.
Metros tracked
17
in Louisiana
Forecast to rise — September 2026
13
4 forecast to fall or hold
Average forecast change
+0.31%
across all Louisiana metros, next month
Louisiana metros — September 2026
| Metro | Forecast | 1-month change |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans, LA | $260,919 | -0.03% |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $249,495 | +0.24% |
| Lafayette, LA | $202,691 | +0.08% |
| Shreveport, LA | $186,939 | +0.26% |
| Lake Charles, LA | $202,399 | +0.14% |
| Houma, LA | $183,582 | -0.15% |
| Monroe, LA | $171,176 | +0.48% |
| Alexandria, LA | $179,329 | +0.58% |
| Hammond, LA | $227,491 | +0.25% |
| Opelousas, LA | $140,498 | +0.72% |
| Morgan City, LA | $129,014 | +1.71% |
| Fort Polk South, LA | $174,038 | +0.60% |
| Natchez, MS | $115,365 | -0.17% |
| Ruston, LA | $224,947 | +0.16% |
| Bogalusa, LA | $143,331 | +0.59% |
| Natchitoches, LA | $182,371 | +0.33% |
| DeRidder, LA | $206,798 | -0.57% |
Frequently asked questions
Are Louisiana home prices rising or falling?
Of the 17 Louisiana metros Sialim tracks, 13 are forecast to rise in September 2026 and 4 are forecast to fall or hold. The average forecast change across the state is +0.31%.
What is the largest Louisiana metro by home value tracked here?
New Orleans, LA, with a typical home value of $261,002 as of the latest data.
Forecasts are model output, not advice. Data: Zillow ZHVI (© Zillow), Freddie Mac via FRED, US Bureau of Labor Statistics via FRED. Methodology.