Lake Charles, LA Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Lake Charles, LA is showing healthy, moderate growth.

  • •Steady price growth of 4.3% year-over-year — a balanced market.
  • •Price-to-rent ratio: 14.2 — buying is likely more cost-effective than renting.

Median Home Value

$197,009

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+4.3%

Price change

5-Year Change

-10%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

771

For sale

State Avg

$208,930

Louisiana

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Lake Charles, LA vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,155/mo

Rent YoY Change

+10.1%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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