Lake Charles, LA
Metro area in Louisiana · Updated Jan 2026
12-Month Forecast ↓ -5.6%
Median Home Value
$190,109
↑ +3.9%
Year-over-year
Median Rent
$1,140/mo
↑ +10.3%
Year-over-year
Rental Yield
7.2%
Excellent for investors
5-Year Appreciation
-11.4%
Income Needed to Buy
$56,834
20% down, 30% DTI max
Active Listings
803
For-sale inventory
Price-to-Rent Ratio
13.9
Favors buying
Price Forecast
1 Month
↑ +0.1%
3 Months
↓ -0.3%
12 Months
↓ -5.6%