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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Metairie is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

Metairie is a Buyers Housing Market, which means prices tend to be lower and homes stay on the market longer.

Housing Prices in Metairie, LA

How much do homes in Metairie, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$307,189

$176/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$3,800(-1.2%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Metairie have sold for 1.2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Metairie was $307,189 in November 2024, down 1.2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $176.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $108.5K$92.5K
-14.7%
2 $206.5K$162.5K
-21.3%
3 $297.1K$293K
-1.4%
4 $400K$387K
-3.3%
5+ $548K$520K
-5.1%

Summary: Metairie housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 14.7%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 21.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 1.4%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.3%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 5.1%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Kenner
+2.3%
Kenner
+2.2%
New Orleans
-0.6%
Metairie
-1.2%

Housing Supply in Metairie, LA

How many homes are available in Metairie, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
690682-1.2%

Summary: The Metairie real estate market had 682 homes for sale in November 2024, a 1.2% decrease compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 3129
-6.5%
2 8085
+6.3%
3 303290
-4.3%
4 192196
+2.1%
5+ 8482
-2.4%

Summary: The Metairie housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 6.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 6.3%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.3%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 2.1%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 2.4%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
10691-14.2%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

69 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

17 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

5 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Metairie, you may be able to get a good deal. 75.8% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 91 homes were sold or pending in Metairie in November 2024, down by 14.2% month-over-month. Of the 91 sold homes, 76% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 5% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Metairie, LA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
46 Days48 Days+4.7%

Summary: Homes in Metairie had an average of 48 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 4.7% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

46 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

26 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

19 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 91 homes were sold in Metairie; 51% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 21% 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 17 Days Ago

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