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

Housing Market Conditions

Neutral
Market

Seller's
Market

Gauge showing Orleans County is a buyer's market

Buyer's
Market

Difference Since November 2023

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

Key Takeaway

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

Housing Prices in Orleans County, LA

How much do homes in Orleans County, LA cost?

Median Sold Price

$330,994

$189/sqft

Based on all homes sold in the last 12 months.

Difference Since November 2023

-$6,668(-2.0%)

Key Takeaway

Homes in Orleans County have sold for 2% less than they did a year ago.

Summary: The median home sold price in Orleans County was $330,994 in November 2024, down 2% from last year, and the median price per square foot was $189.

Median Sold Price By Bedroom Count

# BEDSNov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
1 $250.4K$240K
-4.2%
2 $331.7K$329K
-0.8%
3 $318.6K$298.8K
-6.2%
4 $356.5K$362.6K
+1.7%
5+ $435K$449.9K
+3.4%

Summary: Orleans County housing prices by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous year: The home price of 1 bedroom homes decreased by 4.2%, 2 bedroom homes decreased by 0.8%, 3 bedroom homes decreased by 6.2%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 1.7%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 3.4%.

Median Sold Price Compared To Nearby Counties

Saint Tammany County
+2.5%
Saint Bernard County
+1.1%
Jefferson County
-0.2%
Plaquemines County
-0.5%
Orleans County
-2.0%

Housing Supply in Orleans County, LA

How many homes are available in Orleans County, LA?

Number of Homes For Sale

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
2,7262,884+5.8%

Summary: The Orleans County real estate market had 2,884 homes for sale in November 2024, a 5.8% increase compared to October 2024.

Homes For Sale By Bedroom Count

# BEDSOct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
1 175192
+9.7%
2 441475
+7.7%
3 888920
+3.6%
4 686726
+5.8%
5+ 536571
+6.5%

Summary: The Orleans County housing inventory by bedroom type for November 2024 compared to the previous month: The inventory of 1 bedroom homes increased by 9.7%, 2 bedroom homes increased by 7.7%, 3 bedroom homes increased by 3.6%, 4 bedroom homes increased by 5.8%, and 5+ bedroom homes increased by 6.5%.

Number of Homes Sold

Oct 2024Nov 2024CHANGE
204208+2.0%

Asking Price vs. Sold Price

140 Homes Were Sold
Under Asking

40 Homes Were Sold
At Asking

28 Homes Were Sold
Over Asking

Asking vs Sold - buyer

Key Takeaway

If you're buying a home in Orleans County, you may be able to get a good deal. 67.3% of homes here sold below asking price last month.

Summary: A total of 208 homes were sold or pending in Orleans County in November 2024, up by 2.0% month-over-month. Of the 208 sold homes, 67% were sold under asking, 19% were sold at asking, and 13% were sold over asking.

Days on Market for Orleans County, LA

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

Average Sale Time

Nov 2023Nov 2024CHANGE
76 Days79 Days+3.0%

Summary: Homes in Orleans County had an average of 79 days on market in Nov 2024, up by 3% compared to last year.

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

74 Homes Were Sold
Under 30 Days

63 Homes Were Sold
In 30 - 90 Days

71 Homes Were Sold
Over 90 Days

Breakdown of Home Sale Times

Key Takeaway

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

Summary: During November 2024, 208 homes were sold in Orleans County; 36% of homes were sold within 30 days, 30% of homes were sold within 30 to 90 days, and 34% 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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