The Lake Charles housing market is not very competitive. The median sale price of a home in Lake Charles was $234K last month, up 6.3% since last year. The median sale price per square foot in Lake Charles is $129, up 19.4% since last year.
What is the housing market like in Lake Charles today?
In March 2024, Lake Charles home prices were up 6.3% compared to last year, selling for a median price of $234K. On average, homes in Lake Charles sell after 80 days on the market compared to 71 days last year. There were 56 homes sold in March this year, down from 92 last year.
$235K
Sale Price
+11.6% since last year
$129
Sale $/Sq. Ft.
+19.4% since last year
Under List Price
4.2%
Days on Market
64
Down Payment
—
Total Homes Sold
56
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How hot is the Lake Charles housing market?
Lake Charles is not very competitive. Homes sell in 64 days.
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Redfin Compete Score™
The Redfin Compete Score rates how competitive an area is on a scale of 0 to 100, where 100 is the most competitive.
Calculated over the last 3 months
Multiple offers are rare.
The average homes sell for about 4% below list price and go pending in around 64 days.
Hot homes
can sell for around list price and go pending in around 20 days.
This area's enrollment policy is not based solely on geography. Please check the school district website for more information.
GreatSchools Rating
10/10
T. S. Cooley Elementary Magnet School
Public • K-5 • Choice school
305
Students
2 reviews
10/10
Prien Lake Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
801
Students
8 reviews
8/10
Dolby Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
377
Students
2 reviews
8/10
A. A. Nelson Elementary School
Public • PreK-5
782
Students
5 reviews
7/10
Western Heights Elementary School
Public • 3-5
343
Students
5 reviews
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19 elementary schools.
School data provided by GreatSchools. School service boundaries are intended to be used as reference only. To verify enrollment eligibility for a property, contact the school directly.
Climate's impact on Lake Charles housing
Learn about natural hazards and environmental risks, such as floods, fires, wind, and heat that
could impact homes in Lake Charles.
Risk Factor
Flood Factor - Major
68% of properties are at risk of severe flooding over the next 30 years
Flood Factor
Lake Charles has a major risk of flooding. 10,771 properties in Lake Charles are likely to be
severely affected
by flooding over the next 30 years. This represents 68% of all properties in Lake Charles. Flood risk is increasing faster than the national average.
19% of properties are at risk of wildfire over the next 30 years
Fire Factor
Lake Charles has a moderate risk of wildfire. There are 6,838 properties in Lake Charles that have some risk of being affected by wildfire over the next 30 years. This represents 19% of all properties in Lake Charles.
100% of properties are at extreme
risk of a severe wind event over the next 30 years
Wind Factor
Lake Charles has an Extreme Wind Factor® risk based on the projected likelihood and speed of hurricane, tornado, or severe storm winds impacting it. Lake Charles is most at risk from hurricanes. 34,313 properties in Lake Charles have some risk of being in a severe wind event within the next 30 years.