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Lake Charles real estate Market Report.

Information and statistics on the latest trends in the Lake Charles real estate market. *

Latest Rolling 3-Month Snapshot

Mar 1, 2026 - May 31, 2026

Median sale price
$235K
-2.3% from Q1 '26
Median list price
$235K
-6% from Q1 '26
Active listings
711
-0.6% from Q1 '26
Homes sold
250
+14% from Q1 '26
New pendings
343
+15% from Q1 '26
New listings
340
+11% from Q1 '26

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Lake Charles

Rolling three-month data ending on quarter boundaries when available.

Quarterly Pricing Trends for Lake Charles Q2 '21 Q2 '22 Q2 '23 Q2 '24 Q2 '25 Q1 '26 Median sale price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $226K Median sale price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $208K Median sale price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $215K Median sale price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $217K Median sale price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $211K Median sale price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $217K Median sale price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $217K Median sale price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $212K Median sale price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $212K Median sale price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $212K Median sale price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $213K Median sale price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $227K Median sale price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $199K Median sale price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $212K Median sale price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $210K Median sale price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $220K Median sale price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $215K Median sale price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $225K Median sale price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $182K Median sale price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $241K Median list price in Apr 2021 - Jun 2021: $219K Median list price in Jul 2021 - Sep 2021: $202K Median list price in Oct 2021 - Dec 2021: $215K Median list price in Jan 2022 - Mar 2022: $225K Median list price in Apr 2022 - Jun 2022: $205K Median list price in Jul 2022 - Sep 2022: $222K Median list price in Oct 2022 - Dec 2022: $215K Median list price in Jan 2023 - Mar 2023: $219K Median list price in Apr 2023 - Jun 2023: $219K Median list price in Jul 2023 - Sep 2023: $212K Median list price in Oct 2023 - Dec 2023: $220K Median list price in Jan 2024 - Mar 2024: $237K Median list price in Apr 2024 - Jun 2024: $209K Median list price in Jul 2024 - Sep 2024: $197K Median list price in Oct 2024 - Dec 2024: $208K Median list price in Jan 2025 - Mar 2025: $215K Median list price in Apr 2025 - Jun 2025: $215K Median list price in Jul 2025 - Sep 2025: $218K Median list price in Oct 2025 - Dec 2025: $210K Median list price in Jan 2026 - Mar 2026: $250K Apr 2021 - Jun 2021 Median sale price $226K Median list price $219K Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 Median sale price $208K Median list price $202K Oct 2021 - Dec 2021 Median sale price $215K Median list price $215K Jan 2022 - Mar 2022 Median sale price $217K Median list price $225K Apr 2022 - Jun 2022 Median sale price $211K Median list price $205K Jul 2022 - Sep 2022 Median sale price $217K Median list price $222K Oct 2022 - Dec 2022 Median sale price $217K Median list price $215K Jan 2023 - Mar 2023 Median sale price $212K Median list price $219K Apr 2023 - Jun 2023 Median sale price $212K Median list price $219K Jul 2023 - Sep 2023 Median sale price $212K Median list price $212K Oct 2023 - Dec 2023 Median sale price $213K Median list price $220K Jan 2024 - Mar 2024 Median sale price $227K Median list price $237K Apr 2024 - Jun 2024 Median sale price $199K Median list price $209K Jul 2024 - Sep 2024 Median sale price $212K Median list price $197K Oct 2024 - Dec 2024 Median sale price $210K Median list price $208K Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 Median sale price $220K Median list price $215K Apr 2025 - Jun 2025 Median sale price $215K Median list price $215K Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 Median sale price $225K Median list price $218K Oct 2025 - Dec 2025 Median sale price $182K Median list price $210K Jan 2026 - Mar 2026 Median sale price $241K Median list price $250K
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* Data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage.
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Market gauge is calculated using active listings and pending sales from the most recently available reporting period (Mar 2026 - May 2026).

Inventory in Lake Charles has grown over the past year, with about 711 active listings in the latest rolling three-month period. Homes are turning over more quickly, as median days on market dropped to around 62 days, down sharply from earlier in the year. Contract activity is strong, with roughly 343 pending sales in this recent period and homes sold up more than 20 percent year over year.

Pricing has been moving upward over the past year even as it dipped modestly in the most recent months. The typical home value is now close to $235,000, reflecting an increase of nearly 12 percent compared with a year ago.

Supply conditions have eased from a year earlier, with months of supply tightening from higher levels in late 2025 to about 4.7 months now, consistent with the area’s seller’s market label. Only a small share of properties, just over 4 percent, are closing above list price, while the average sale-to-list ratio of about 96 percent suggests buyers still have some room to negotiate. At the same time, a meaningful share of listings is going under contract within two weeks, showing that well-priced homes can move fast. Whether you are a buyer trying to navigate these shifting conditions or a seller aiming to price strategically, Agent Pronto can connect you with an agent who understands the Lake Charles market.



Learn more about what Lake Charles has to offer.

Lake Charles offers residents a vibrant mix of culture, outdoor recreation, thriving local businesses, and a welcoming, affordable community that makes everyday life rewarding.

Lake Charles stands apart from nearby Lafayette and Beaumont with its mix of refinery-driven opportunity, waterfront recreation, and a strong sense of community rooted in local traditions. Residents gather along the lakefront at Millennium Park and the Lakefront Promenade, where festivals, fishing, and sunsets over the water shape daily life as much as work in energy, healthcare, and education.

Neighborhoods range from established streets near McNeese State University to quieter pockets toward Prien Lake Park, giving buyers options whether they want a first home, more space, or easier access to I 210 and nearby employment centers. Locals appreciate practical amenities such as the Central Library, regional healthcare, and a growing restaurant scene, including seafood spots that highlight the city’s Gulf influence.

Cultural life stays active through venues like the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center and events that draw visitors from across Calcasieu Parish. With redevelopment along the waterfront and steady interest from nearby industrial projects, timing matters in this market. Whether you are a long‑time resident considering a sale or moving in to take advantage of new opportunities, the right preparation and guidance are essential. Agent Pronto connects buyers and sellers in Lake Charles with agents who understand these shifts so you can move forward with confidence.

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RE/MAX Alliance
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Coldwell Banker One
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Top Agent Realty
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Delhom Realty

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