Active Listings
720
⇩ 8.3% vs 785 last year
Data as of February 2026. Source: Realtor.com.
The Lake Charles, LA real estate market currently shows 720 active listings, with 183 pending sales. Homes are averaging 115.7 days on the market before going under contract.
Inventory has tightened compared to last year, with 65 fewer active listings — creating more competition among buyers.
Homes are taking longer to sell, averaging 115.7 days on market compared to 100.5 days last year.
The median listing price has fallen 1.5% year-over-year, from $252,253 to $248,447.
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Population: 137,031 · Density: 415.4/mi² · Median household income: $66,411
Typical home value: $200,472 · Homeownership: 66%
Lake Charles: 70601, 70602, 70605, 70606, 70607, 70609, 70611, 70612, 70615, 70616, 70629