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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Lafayette County is a neutral's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since December 2023

At the same time last year, Lafayette County was a Seller's Market.

Key Takeaway

Lafayette County is a Neutral Housing Market, which means prices tend to be reasonable and homes stay on the market for a typical length of time.

Housing Prices in Lafayette County, LA

How much do homes in Lafayette County, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$244,625

$145/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since December 2023

+$367(+0.2%)

Key Takeaway

The sold price of homes in Lafayette County has remained the same since last year.

Summary: The median home sold price in Lafayette County was $244,625 in December 2024, up 0.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $145.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSDec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
1 $86.5K$92K
+6.4%
2 $135K$140K
+3.7%
3 $229.1K$228.3K
-0.3%
4 $339.8K$331.3K
-2.5%
5+ $504.4K$610K
+20.9%

Summary: Lafayette County housing prices by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.4%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 3.7%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 0.3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 2.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 20.9%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Saint Landry County
+1.1%
Lafayette County
0.2%
Acadia County
-1.9%
Vermilion County
-3.9%
Saint Martin County
-10.1%

Housing Supply in Lafayette County, LA

How many homes are available in Lafayette County, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1,2631,188-5.9%

Summary: The Lafayette County real estate market had 1,188 homes for sale in December 2024, a 5.9% decrease compared to November 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
1 2017
-15.0%
2 107109
+1.9%
3 684632
-7.6%
4 387369
-4.7%
5+ 6561
-6.2%

Summary: The Lafayette County housing inventory by bedroom type for December 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 15%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 1.9%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 7.6%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 4.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 6.2%.

Number of Homes Sold

Nov 2024Dec 2024CHANGE
216176-18.5%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

87 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

73 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

16 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Lafayette County, you may be able to get a good deal. 49.4% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 176 homes were sold or pending in Lafayette County in December 2024, down by 18.5% month-over-month. Of the 176 sold homes, 49% were sold under asking, 41% were sold at asking, and 9% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Lafayette County, LA

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

Average Sale Time

Dec 2023Dec 2024CHANGE
55 Days72 Days+31.8%

Summary: Homes in Lafayette County had an average of 72 days on market in Dec 2024, up by 31.8% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

73 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

53 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

50 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During December 2024, 176 homes were sold in Lafayette County; 41% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 28% 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 4 Days Ago

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