Real Estate Investing in Minden, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 17,406 • Webster Parish

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (46/100)

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
5 flags
  • High vacancy: 15.1% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -4.5% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 7.5% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 25.0% poverty rate — can affect rent collection.

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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 $133,835
Avg Monthly Rent $819
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Minden Real Estate

Across Minden's 1 ZIPs, the picture is modest: $134K median values, $819/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Minden's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run muted: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Rent trends and price trends in Minden are both soft, which is the uncomfortable combination that defines distressed-leaning markets in Louisiana.

Distressed-leaning demographics in Minden — 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
$133,835
Avg Monthly Rent
$819
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Minden, 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 — Minden, LA metro
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Days to pending
6.5%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Minden

1 College 1,044 Students 502 Off-Campus Renters
B
Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College
2-Year Public · 1,044 students
📍 ~502 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 502 students living off-campus, Minden has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Minden, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Minden, LA

What are home prices like in Minden, LA?

In Minden, LA the median home value sits at $134K. Against the broader LA market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the typical rental rate in Minden, LA?

Expect rents around $819/mo per month in Minden, LA. With home values at $134K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is the tenant base reliable in Minden, LA?

Tenant quality in Minden, LA ranks as solid. Landlords generally report steady occupancy at market rents of $819/mo.

Is Minden, LA good for landlords?

Minden, LA operates under LA law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect stable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

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

Our data puts Minden, LA at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $134K and rents around $819/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

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