Is Lafayette, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lafayette is a seller's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

Since last year, Lafayette has remained a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lafayette is a Sellers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be higher and homes sell faster.

Housing Prices in Lafayette, LA

How much do homes in Lafayette, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$234,222

$140/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$5,765(-2.4%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Lafayette have sold for 2.4% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lafayette was $234,222 in October 2024, down 2.4% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $140.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $80K$84.5K
+5.6%
2 $133K$143K
+7.5%
3 $223K$218.4K
-2.1%
4 $334.7K$319.8K
-4.4%
5+ $504.4K$637.5K
+26.4%

Summary: Lafayette housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 5.6%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 2.1%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.4%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 26.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Broussard
+3.3%
Carencro
+2.3%
Scott
0.0%
Lafayette
-2.4%

Housing Supply in Lafayette, LA

How many homes are available in Lafayette, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
776804+3.6%

Summary: The Lafayette real estate market had 804 homes for sale in October 2024, a 3.6% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 1012
+20.0%
2 103101
-1.9%
3 395399
+1.0%
4 210232
+10.5%
5+ 5860
+3.4%

Summary: The Lafayette housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 20%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 10.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
114138+21.1%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

78 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

49 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

11 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lafayette, you may be able to get a good deal. 56.5% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 138 homes were sold or pending in Lafayette in October 2024, up by 21.1% month-over-month. Of the 138 sold homes, 57% were sold under asking, 36% were sold at asking, and 8% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lafayette, LA

How long does it take to sell a home in Lafayette, LA?

Average Sale Time

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
41 Days53 Days+29.2%

Summary: Homes in Lafayette had an average of 53 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 29.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

65 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

46 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

27 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Many homes in Lafayette are selling fast, if you're buying plan to act quickly.

Summary: During October 2024, 138 homes were sold in Lafayette; 47% of homes were sold within 30 days, 33% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 20% of homes were sold over 90 days.

Housing Market Reports are calculated by Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on information from the MLS.

Report Updated 20 Days Ago

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