Lafayette, LA

Metro area in Louisiana · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↓ -3.0%

Median Home Value

$193,903

↓ -0.2%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,324/mo

↑ +1.7%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

8.2%

Excellent for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+2.4%

Income Needed to Buy

$55,352

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

1,762

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

12.2

Favors buying

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +0.5%

12 Months

↓ -3.0%

5-Year Price Trend

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