Real Estate Investing in Louisiana

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121 counties • 448 cities • Landlord Friendliness: 5/5

2.9/ 5

Investability

Top ZIPs average

1.0/ 5

Appreciation

0.7% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Landlord Friendliness: Louisiana

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 5/5
Eviction Speed Fast 5 or 10 days
Rent Control No rent control (prohibited)
Security Deposit No limit

📊 Louisiana Market Overview

Median Home Value $207,909
1-Year CAGR -0.3%
5-Year CAGR +0.7%
10-Year CAGR +1.6%

Investing in Louisiana Real Estate

For distressed-leaning states like Louisiana, investor discipline matters more than spreadsheet optimism. The math only works for investors with real operational depth.

Both rent and price dynamics in Louisiana have run thin — the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning states in the investor lens.

firmly landlord law in Louisiana adds friction in distressed-market contexts — eviction timelines can extend, collection dynamics are harder, and the regulatory backdrop compounds already modest fundamentals.

A great house in the wrong ZIP is still a bad deal — screen every market by cash flow & cap rate.
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Avg Home Value $207,909
Cities Tracked 448
ZIP Codes 651

Market Trends — Louisiana

Statewide Home Value History

$229K$211K$193K$175K$157K$139KNov 2005Nov 2015Oct 2025

Statewide Rent History

$1,476$1,399$1,323$1,246$1,169$1,093Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

Top ZIP Codes in Louisiana

70726 Denham Springs $254,033 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70072 Marrero $235,362 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70065 Kenner $287,576 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70301 Thibodaux $228,879 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70769 Prairieville $340,657 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70737 Gonzales $296,399 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70816 Baton Rouge $243,770 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 71111 Bossier City $281,215 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70810 Baton Rouge $339,959 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70056 Gretna $254,961 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70433 Covington $344,498 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 70506 Lafayette $210,883 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

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Counties in Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish (20 ZIPs) Jefferson Parish (16 ZIPs) Orleans Parish (17 ZIPs) Saint Tammany Parish (13 ZIPs) Lafayette Parish (10 ZIPs) Caddo Parish (20 ZIPs) Calcasieu Parish (13 ZIPs) Ouachita Parish (8 ZIPs) Tangipahoa Parish (10 ZIPs) Livingston Parish (8 ZIPs) Ascension Parish (7 ZIPs) Rapides Parish (14 ZIPs) Bossier Parish (7 ZIPs) Terrebonne Parish (9 ZIPs) Lafourche Parish (8 ZIPs) Saint Landry Parish (7 ZIPs) Iberia Parish (3 ZIPs) Acadia Parish (5 ZIPs) Vermilion Parish (6 ZIPs) Saint Charles Parish (9 ZIPs) Saint Mary Parish (4 ZIPs) Saint Martin Parish (2 ZIPs) Saint Bernard Parish (5 ZIPs) Lincoln Parish (4 ZIPs) Washington Parish (3 ZIPs) Saint John the Baptist Parish (2 ZIPs) Beauregard Parish (4 ZIPs) Vernon Parish (5 ZIPs) Avoyelles Parish (6 ZIPs) Jefferson Davis Parish (5 ZIPs)

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Major Cities in Louisiana

Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) New Orleans (20 ZIPs) Shreveport (11 ZIPs) Lafayette (12 ZIPs) Metairie (5 ZIPs) Lake Charles (12 ZIPs) Slidell (3 ZIPs) Bossier City (3 ZIPs) Monroe (12 ZIPs) Houma (4 ZIPs) Denham Springs (2 ZIPs) Kenner (2 ZIPs) Covington (2 ZIPs) Gretna (2 ZIPs) New Iberia (2 ZIPs) West Monroe (2 ZIPs) Alexandria (11 ZIPs) Marrero (1 ZIPs) Hammond (5 ZIPs) Mandeville (2 ZIPs) Thibodaux (2 ZIPs) Prairieville (1 ZIPs) Gonzales (1 ZIPs) Sulphur (2 ZIPs) Harvey (1 ZIPs) Opelousas (1 ZIPs) Pineville (2 ZIPs) Ruston (2 ZIPs) Ponchatoula (1 ZIPs) La Place (1 ZIPs) Westwego (1 ZIPs) Youngsville (1 ZIPs) Zachary (1 ZIPs) Natchitoches (2 ZIPs) River Ridge (1 ZIPs) Breaux Bridge (1 ZIPs) Leesville (2 ZIPs) Deridder (1 ZIPs) Abbeville (1 ZIPs) Walker (1 ZIPs)

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Popular Neighborhoods in Louisiana

Baker Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Bocage Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Broadmoor Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Brookstown Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Brownsfield Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) City Park Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) College Town Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Cortana Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Delmont Place Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Downtown Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Downtown East Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Drusilla Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) East Fairfields Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Eden Park Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Fairfields Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Fairwood Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Forest Heights Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Goodwood Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Goodwood Homesites Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Highland-Perkins Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Inniswold Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Istrouma Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Jefferson Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Jones Creek Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs) Kenilworth Baton Rouge (37 ZIPs)

Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana Real Estate

What price range are homes in, LA?

The median home value in, LA is roughly $208K. That puts it reasonable relative to the LA statewide average.

What is the renter demographic in, LA?

, LA offers a measured renter base at the rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

Are rents high in, LA?

Rents in, LA run near. Compared with median home prices of $208K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

Is investability higher in, LA than across LA?

, LA comes in broadly in line with on the LA comparison. Specific drivers include $208K prices and rents.

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