Buying a home in Louisiana
8 cities in Louisiana, largest first: what homes are worth, what renting costs, and a page for each with every for-sale site's search.
| City | Median home value | 2-bedroom rent |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | $315,700 ±$7,417 | $1,322 |
| Baton Rouge | $234,700 ±$6,832 | $1,091 |
| Shreveport | $178,900 ±$6,012 | $985 |
| Metairie | $327,500 ±$6,997 | $1,241 |
| Lafayette | $257,000 ±$8,693 | $1,097 |
| Lake Charles | $214,300 ±$12,654 | $1,126 |
| Kenner | $246,300 ±$6,527 | $1,274 |
| Bossier City | $202,100 ±$9,448 | $1,075 |
Median value of owner-occupied homes (the owners' own estimate of what their home would sell for), and median gross rent. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024 (public domain). The ± is the Census' 90% margin of error.