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Lake Charles, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Calcasieu Parish County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
81,679
Population
1,721/sq mi density
$56,864
Median Income
$35,847 per capita
$204,000
Home Value
$202,231 Zillow
$1,090
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
525
Violent Crime/100K
3,692 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,864 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$204,000 home value, $1,090/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
525 violent crimes/100K (38% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$204,000
28% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,090/mo
6% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
7% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
39,628
Median year built: 1978
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$204,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$202,231
Median Sale Price
$220,000
Median List Price
$260,197
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.1%
Owner-Occupied
38.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$763/mo
1 Bedroom
$832/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,007/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,298/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,508/mo
Census median rent:
$1,090/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,127/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
133 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
67
Price Drops
16.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$141
Active Inventory
387
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1978
Average age of housing stock: 48 years
Homeownership Rate
61.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $204,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $202,231 |
| Median Sale Price | $220,000 |
| Median List Price | $260,197 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,090 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,127 |
| FMR Studio | $763 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $832 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,007 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,298 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,508 |
Market
| Days on Market | 133 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 16.0% |
| Homes Sold | 67 |
| Active Inventory | 387 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $141 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 39,628 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |