Real Estate Investing in Crowley, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 16,740 • Acadia Parish

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

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

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
4 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.4% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -4.7% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Elevated poverty: 26.6% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.
  • Lower household income: $35,934 median — tenant affordability is tighter.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

0.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

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 $120,624
Avg Monthly Rent $828
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Crowley Real Estate

Crowley, LA covers 1 ZIP codes and a population but the investment metrics here are tepid — this is not a market to enter casually.

decisively Crowley's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects sluggish investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

decisively Crowley's sale market has not rewarded patience. a challenging fit for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Crowley — soft income growth, high rent burden, population shifts — are among the reasons the ★★★☆☆ rating sits where it does.

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Avg Home Value
$120,624
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lafayette, LA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
53%
Days Pending
2/2
77 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Lafayette, LA metro
77
Days to pending
8.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Crowley, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Crowley, LA

Which real estate strategy fits Crowley, LA?

For Crowley, LA, careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management is the standard investor playbook. The market structure makes it a reasonable default approach.

How landlord-friendly is Crowley, LA?

LA ranks as a landlord-friendly state for landlord-tenant law. Crowley generally follows the statewide framework, so landlords face reasonable operating rules.

Is real estate in Crowley, LA a good investment right now?

Our data puts Crowley, LA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $121K and rents around $828/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Crowley, LA?

House hacking works a challenging in Crowley, LA. Rents of $828/mo against $121K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

Are there empty rentals in Crowley, LA?

Vacancy risk in Crowley, LA is elevated. That supports predictable cash flow for typical rental holds.

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