Is New Orleans, LA a buyer’s or seller’s market?

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing New Orleans is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since October 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in New Orleans, LA

How much do homes in New Orleans, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$325,365

$189/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since October 2023

-$4,174(-1.3%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in New Orleans have sold for 1.3% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in New Orleans was $325,365 in October 2024, down 1.3% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $189.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
1 $250.6K$239K
-4.6%
2 $307.5K$298K
-3.1%
3 $312.8K$299.9K
-4.1%
4 $355.4K$372K
+4.7%
5+ $450.9K$448.8K
-0.5%

Summary: New Orleans housing prices by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.6%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 3.1%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 4.1%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 4.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes decreased by 0.5%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Cities

Chalmette
+6.2%
Gretna
0.5%
New Orleans
-1.3%
Metairie
-2.1%
Arabi
-12.6%

Housing Supply in New Orleans, LA

How many homes are available in New Orleans, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
2,8253,168+12.1%

Summary: The New Orleans real estate market had 3,168 homes for sale in October 2024, a 12.1% increase compared to September 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSSep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
1 170189
+11.2%
2 462516
+11.7%
3 9501,039
+9.4%
4 670790
+17.9%
5+ 573634
+10.6%

Summary: The New Orleans housing inventory by bedroom type for October 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 11.2%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 11.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 9.4%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 17.9%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 10.6%.

Number of Homes Sold

Sep 2024Oct 2024CHANGE
232201-13.4%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

146 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

35 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

20 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in New Orleans, you may be able to get a good deal. 72.6% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 201 homes were sold or pending in New Orleans in October 2024, down by 13.4% month-over-month. Of the 201 sold homes, 73% were sold under asking, 17% 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

Oct 2023Oct 2024CHANGE
62 Days72 Days+17.2%

Summary: Homes in New Orleans had an average of 72 days on market in Oct 2024, up by 17.2% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

64 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

74 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

63 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

Avg time on Rocket Homes in New Orleans has remained consistent over time.

Summary: During October 2024, 201 homes were sold in New Orleans; 32% of homes were sold within 30 days, 37% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 31% 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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