Real Estate Investing in Lake Arthur, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 3,580 • Jefferson Davis Parish

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (57/100)

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

📈 For Investors
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3.0 / 5 (57/100)

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
3 flags
  • High vacancy: 22.9% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -2.6% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • Lower household income: $39,715 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 $113,654
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Lake Arthur Real Estate

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

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

Transaction volume in Lake Arthur has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. Turning to rents, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Jennings, LA

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Avg Home Value
$113,654
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
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📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jennings, LA metro

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

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☀️ Warm Market — Jennings, LA metro
0
Days to pending
5.1%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Lake Arthur, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Arthur, LA

How qualified is the tenant pool in Lake Arthur, LA?

Lake Arthur, LA draws a reliable base of working renters. Demand at the $927/mo rent level is reasonable for standard single-family and small multi rentals.

Is Lake Arthur, LA a good market for buy-and-hold investors?

Lake Arthur, LA scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $114K and rents near $927/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

Are homes affordable in Lake Arthur, LA?

Typical homes in Lake Arthur, LA go for around $114K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% reliable price movement.

How tight is the rental market in Lake Arthur, LA?

Lake Arthur, LA sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader LA rental market.

What type of investing works in Lake Arthur, LA?

In Lake Arthur, LA the impressive play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $114K prices and $927/mo rents suits that approach.

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