Real Estate Investing in Colfax, Louisiana

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2 ZIP codes • Population: 9,739 • Grant Parish

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Should you buy in Colfax, LA? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (59/100)

Mixed — values have been flat. OK for long-horizon buyers, less attractive if you may need to sell soon.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Flat appreciation: Values have barely moved over 5 years (0.3% CAGR).

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $162,806
Avg Monthly Rent $869
ZIP Codes 2

Investing in Colfax Real Estate

Colfax (Louisiana) spans 2 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. clearly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

The investment case for Colfax is difficult to make on screen data alone. better suited elsewhere for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

The $869/mo / $163K relationship in Colfax looks modest once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Population dynamics in Colfax haven't been supportive. better suited elsewhere for combined with lackluster income growth, the demographic backdrop complicates any purely financial underwriting.

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Avg Home Value
$162,806
Avg Monthly Rent
$869
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Alexandria, LA metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
63%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Alexandria, LA metro
0
Days to pending
6.9%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Colfax, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Colfax, LA

What do rentals go for in Colfax, LA?

Rental rates in Colfax, LA average $869/mo. Tenant demand and $163K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

What is the tenant pool like in Colfax, LA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Colfax, LA. The rental market absorbs $869/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What are home prices like in Colfax, LA?

Median home price in Colfax, LA is near $163K, with a 5-year CAGR of 0.0%. Prices have been measured and supportive of buy-and-hold strategies.

Is LA a landlord-friendly state?

The landlord environment in Colfax, LA is landlord-friendly. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Colfax, LA?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Colfax, LA reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

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