Real Estate Investing in Starks, Louisiana

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 1,712 • Calcasieu Parish

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Should you buy in Starks, 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 (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
5 flags
  • High vacancy: 30.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • Declining values: -7.7% 5-year CAGR — values have moved lower.
  • 1-year downturn: Values declined 4.8% in the last year.
  • Elevated poverty: 37.8% 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 $120,530
Avg Monthly Rent $927
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Starks Real Estate

Starks (Louisiana) spans 1 ZIPs and roughly a sizable population. plainly the fundamentals here skew distressed, with soft rents, soft appreciation, and structural headwinds worth respecting.

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

Transaction volume in Starks has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. From a cash-flow lens, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

Demographics in Starks show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is tepid relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$120,530
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (LA)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lake Charles, LA metro

3/10
Moderate Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
58%
Days Pending
2/2
73 days

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❄️ Cool Market — Lake Charles, LA metro
73
Days to pending
6.0%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Starks, LA

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Frequently Asked Questions About Starks, LA

Is Starks, LA landlord-friendly?

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

What is the rental occupancy rate in Starks, LA?

Expect elevated vacancy in Starks, LA. Rents at $927/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

Where do home prices stand in Starks, LA?

Typical homes in Starks, LA go for around $121K. The 5-year CAGR of 0.0% consistent price movement.

What real estate strategy is ideal for Starks, LA?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in Starks, LA. The numbers - $121K homes against $927/mo rents - support that play.

Are renters plentiful in Starks, LA?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Starks, LA. The rental market absorbs $927/mo rents without meaningful friction.

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