Is New Orleans, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?
Housing Market Conditions
Neutral
Market
Seller's
Market
Buyer's
Market
Difference Since May 2023
At the same time last year, New Orleans was a Seller's Market.
Housing Prices in New Orleans, LA
How much do homes in New Orleans, LA cost?
Median Sold Price
$325,090
$191/sqft
Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.
Difference Since May 2023
Summary: The median home sold price in New Orleans was $325,090 in May 2024, down 2.8% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $191.
Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|---|
1 Bedroom | $257K | $240K | -6.6% |
2 Bedrooms | $310.5K | $290.3K | -6.5% |
3 Bedrooms | $316.9K | $305.8K | -3.5% |
4 Bedrooms | $368.2K | $360K | -2.3% |
5+ Bedrooms | $460K | $450K | -2.2% |
Summary: New Orleans housing prices by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3.5%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.2%.
Housing Supply in New Orleans, LA
How many homes are available in New Orleans, LA?
Number of Homes For Sale
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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2,938 | 3,249 | +10.6% |
Summary: The New Orleans real estate market had 3,249 homes for sale in May 2024, a 10.6% increase compared to April 2024.
Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count
# BEDS# BEDROOMS | Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
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1 Bedroom | 184 | 202 | +9.8% |
2 Bedrooms | 490 | 541 | +10.4% |
3 Bedrooms | 1,011 | 1,117 | +10.5% |
4 Bedrooms | 704 | 787 | +11.8% |
5+ Bedrooms | 549 | 602 | +9.7% |
Summary: The New Orleans housing inventory by bedroom type for May 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.8%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 10.4%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 11.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 9.7%.
Number of Homes Sold
Apr 2024 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
347 | 348 | 0.3% |
Asking Price vs. Sold Price
246 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking
66 Homes Were Sold
At Asking
36 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking
Summary: A total of 348 homes were sold or pending in New Orleans in May 2024, up by 0.3% month-over-month. Of the 348 sold homes, 71% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 10% were sold over asking.
Days on Market for New Orleans, LA
How long does it take to sell a home in New Orleans, LA?
Average Sale Time
May 2023 | May 2024 | CHANGE |
---|---|---|
46 Days | 60 Days | +30.2% |
Summary: Homes in New Orleans had an average of 60 days on market in May 2024, up by 30.2% compared to last year.
Breakdown of Home Sale Times
174 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days
94 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days
80 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days
Summary: During May 2024, 348 homes were sold in New Orleans; 50% of homes were sold within 30 days, 27% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 23% of homes were sold over 90 days.