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 October 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

$305,050

$175/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$6,542(-2.1%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Metairie have sold for 2.1% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Metairie was $305,050 in October 2024, down 2.1% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $175.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $110K$90K
-18.2%
2 $200K$165K
-17.5%
3 $299.3K$290.3K
-3.0%
4 $399.6K$385.5K
-3.5%
5+ $570K$500K
-12.3%

Summary: Metairie housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 18.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 17.5%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 3%, 4 bedroom homes decreased by 3.5%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 12.3%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Kenner
+2.1%
Kenner
+1.9%
New Orleans
-1.3%
Metairie
-2.1%

Housing Supply in Metairie, LA

How many homes are available in Metairie, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
682725+6.3%

Summary: The Metairie real estate market had 725 homes for sale in October 2024, a 6.3% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 3133
+6.5%
2 7279
+9.7%
3 299321
+7.4%
4 192205
+6.8%
5+ 8887
-1.1%

Summary: The Metairie housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 6.5%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 7.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 6.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 1.1%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
10499-4.8%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

73 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

13 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

13 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. 73.7% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 99 homes were sold or pending in Metairie in October 2024, down by 4.8% month-over-month. Of the 99 sold homes, 74% were sold under asking, 13% were sold at asking, and 13% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
40 Days59 Days+45.9%

Summary: Homes in Metairie had an average of 59 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 45.9% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

48 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

29 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

22 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 October 2024, 99 homes were sold in Metairie; 48% of homes were sold within 30 days, 29% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 22% 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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